Released:
1976-12-08

Overview:
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.

Director:
Francis Veber

Runtime:
1h 35min

Genre:
Comedy, Drama

• Cast:
• 
  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