Potatoes
Originally released in 1969. Potatoes is a comedy/drama film. directed by Claude Autant-Lara.
Starring Pierre Perret, Henri Virlogeux, and Bérengère Dautun
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 22, 1969
56 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (9 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Société Nouvelle des Établissements Gaumont (SNEG)
- S.O.P.A.C.
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 pota...
Who directed Potatoes?
Potatoes was directed by Claude Autant-Lara.
How long is Potatoes?
Potatoes has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Potatoes released?
Potatoes was released on November 22, 1969 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Potatoes?
The main cast of Potatoes includes Pierre Perret, Henri Virlogeux, Bérengère Dautun, Christine Aurel, Pascale Roberts.