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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.
general audience, movie lovers
millionaire, cadeau
France
asFrançois Perrin, journalist
asPierre Rambal-Cochet, powerful businessman
asEric Rambal-Cochet, son of Pierre
asMr. de Blénac, editor-in-chief of the newspaper
asThe family man
asThe photographer, colleague of François
asGeorges Pouzier, owner of the toy store
asPignier, journalist with sweaty hands
asChristine Rambal-Cochet, Pierre's young wife
asThe butler
asNicole Perrin, wife of François
asThe governess
asMiss Blond
asHostess
asRobert
asPilot
asHead waiter
asThe press secretary
asThe doorman
asServant
asThe bearded man dismissed
asChauffeur
asLucien, gardener
asFactory director
asSecretary
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