Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.4/10
338 audience votes
Key crew
- Francis VeberDirector
- Vladimir CosmaOriginal Music Composer
- Francis VeberWriter
Cast
- Pierre RichardFrançois Perrin, journalist
- Michel BouquetPierre Rambal-Cochet, powerful businessman
- Fabrice GrecoEric Rambal-Cochet, son of Pierre
- Jacques FrançoisMr. de Blénac, editor-in-chief of the newspaper
- Daniel CeccaldiThe family man
- Charles GérardThe photographer, colleague of François
- Michel AumontGeorges Pouzier, owner of the toy store
- Gérard JugnotPignier, journalist with sweaty hands
- Suzy DysonChristine Rambal-Cochet, Pierre's young wife
- Michel RobinThe butler
- Michèle SandNicole Perrin, wife of François
- Alix MahieuxThe governess
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Themes
millionairecadeau