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.

Credits

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