Storyline
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
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
Bernard Lajarrige
Bourg-Fidèle Mayor
Hubert de Lapparent
Bayochet
Frequently Asked Questions
Potatoes was released on November 22, 1969.
The runtime of Potatoes is 1h 35m.
Potatoes is a Comedy, Drama movie.
Potatoes has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 on TMDB.
Potatoes is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Potatoes was directed by Claude Autant-Lara.
The main cast of Potatoes includes Pierre Perret, Henri Virlogeux, Bérengère Dautun.
Potatoes is originally in French.