
Potatoes
Les patates
Release: 1969-11-22·Runtime: 95m·★ 6.1
ComedyDrama
In a village in the Ardennes, during the German occupation, finding rations is becoming almost impossible. Clovis, an ordinary labourer, decides to cross the occupied zone to bring back enough potatoes to feed his family. His plan is a success but Clovis rapidly becomes obsessed with storing the precious tubers.
Production Countries
France
Production Companies
Société Nouvelle des Établissements Gaumont (SNEG)
S.O.P.A.C.
Cast
Gib Grossacas Saingery
Henri Virlogeuxas Parizel senior
Christine Aurelas Traveler
Gérard Buhras Serge
Raymonde Vattieras Old lady on the train
Pierre Vaneckas German soldier (uncredited)
Robert Blomeas Pensioner
Bernard Lajarrigeas Bourg-Fidèle Mayor
Luce Fabioleas Mother Guignard
Pascale Robertsas Fifine, 'Fifine'
Claude Confortèsas Gendarme
René Havardas Lulu
Hubert de Lapparentas Bayochet
Rufusas Larobesse
Jean-Pierre Igouxas Ernest
Colette Proustas Teacher
Jacques Balutinas 'P'tit Louis'
Jean Luisias Gendarme
Lucien Hubertas Guignard
Jeanne Allardas Paulette
Pierre Colletas Peasant with the cart
Georges Doukingas Neighbor of 'P'tit Louis'
Pierre Perretas Clovis Parizel
Bérengère Dautunas Mathilde
Marc Eyraudas Maurice
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