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When Francois, a journalist, tours a big store for an article, he is chosen by the son of the newspaper's owner, Rambal-Cochet, as his new toy. Needing money and unwilling to quit his job, Francois agrees to this ridiculous assignment. Gradually befriending the spoiled boy, he induces him to play at making a newspaper, unveiling publicly the tyrannical way of life of the father. The powerful emotional climax we experience with the child astonishes both men.
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Pierre Richard
as François Perrin, journalist
Michel Bouquet
as Pierre Rambal-Cochet, powerful businessman
Fabrice Greco
as Eric Rambal-Cochet, son of Pierre
Jacques François
as Mr. de Blénac, editor-in-chief of the newspaper
Daniel Ceccaldi
as The family man
Charles Gérard
as The photographer, colleague of François
Michel Aumont
as Georges Pouzier, owner of the toy store
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When Francois, a journalist, tours a big store for an article, he is chosen by the son of the newspaper's owner, Rambal-Cochet, as his new toy. Needing money and unwilling to quit his job, Francois agrees to this ridiculous assignment. Gradually befriending the spoiled boy, he induces him to play at making a newspaper, unveiling publicly the tyrannical way of life of the father. The powerful emotional climax we experience with the child astonishes both men.
Cast and Crew
MORE CAST & CREWPierre Richard
as François Perrin, journalist
Michel Bouquet
as Pierre Rambal-Cochet, powerful businessman
Fabrice Greco
as Eric Rambal-Cochet, son of Pierre
Jacques François
as Mr. de Blénac, editor-in-chief of the newspaper
Daniel Ceccaldi
as The family man
Charles Gérard
as The photographer, colleague of François
Michel Aumont
as Georges Pouzier, owner of the toy store
