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 & crew
Francis VeberDirector
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
