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.

François Perrin, journalist

Pierre Rambal-Cochet, powerful businessman

Eric Rambal-Cochet, son of Pierre

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

The family man

The photographer, colleague of François

Georges Pouzier, owner of the toy store

Pignier, journalist with sweaty hands

Christine Rambal-Cochet, Pierre's young wife

The butler

Nicole Perrin, wife of François

The governess

Miss Blond

Robert

Head waiter

The press secretary
December 8, 1976

François Perrin, journalist

Pierre Rambal-Cochet, powerful businessman

Eric Rambal-Cochet, son of Pierre

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

The family man

The photographer, colleague of François

Georges Pouzier, owner of the toy store

Pignier, journalist with sweaty hands

Christine Rambal-Cochet, Pierre's young wife

The butler

Nicole Perrin, wife of François

The governess

Miss Blond

Robert

Head waiter

The press secretary

