Potatoes (1969)
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.
Director: Claude Autant-Lara
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: November 22, 1969
Cast
- Pierre Perret - Clovis Parizel
- Henri Virlogeux - Parizel senior
- Bérengère Dautun - Mathilde
- Christine Aurel - Traveler
- Pascale Roberts - Fifine
- Jacques Balutin - 'P'tit Louis'
- Gérard Buhr - Serge
- Marc Eyraud - Maurice
- René Havard - Lulu
- Lucien Hubert - Guignard
Screenplay
Music: Pierre Perret
Cinematography: Michel Kelber
Editing: Madeleine Gug
Production: Société Nouvelle des Établissements Gaumont (SNEG), S.O.P.A.C.
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
famine, ardennes
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Potatoes about?
- 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.
- Who directed Potatoes?
- Potatoes was directed by Claude Autant-Lara.
- Who stars in Potatoes?
- Potatoes stars Pierre Perret, Henri Virlogeux, Bérengère Dautun, Christine Aurel, Pascale Roberts, Jacques Balutin.
- How long is Potatoes?
- Potatoes has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Potatoes?
- Potatoes is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was Potatoes produced?
- Potatoes was produced in France.