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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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Directed by: Jean-Michel Carbonnaux, Francis Veber, Étienne Becker
Written by: Francis Veber
Produced by: Pierre Richard
Composed by: Vladimir Cosma
Cast

Pierre Richard
François Perrin, journalist

Michel Bouquet
Pierre Rambal-Cochet, powerful businessman

Fabrice Greco
Eric Rambal-Cochet, son of Pierre

Jacques François
Mr. de Blénac, editor-in-chief of the newspaper

Daniel Ceccaldi
The family man

Charles Gérard
The photographer, colleague of François

Michel Aumont
Georges Pouzier, owner of the toy store

Gérard Jugnot
Pignier, journalist with sweaty hands

Suzy Dyson
Christine Rambal-Cochet, Pierre's young wife

Michel Robin
The butler
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