Les Patates - 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.

95min
1969
U
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating5.5/10

Cast

Pierre Perret profile picturePierre PerretClovis Parizel
Henri Virlogeux profile pictureHenri VirlogeuxParizel père
Christine Aurel profile pictureChristine AurelLa voyageuse
Jacques Balutin profile pictureJacques BalutinP'tit Louis
Bernard Lajarrige profile pictureBernard LajarrigeBourg-Fidèle Mayor
Rufus profile pictureRufusLarobesse
Robert Blome profile pictureRobert BlomeLe retraité
Jerry Brouer profile pictureJerry BrouerLe feld-gendarme

About Les Patates

Les Patates Overview

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.

Age Rating: U
Runtime: 95min

Extra details

Original Title: Les Patates
Original Language: French
Directed By: Claude Autant-Lara
Production Companies
Gaumont