When François, a journalist, is touring a big store for an article, he is chosen by the son of the owner, Rambal-Cochet, as his new toy. All afraid of the despotic industrialist who is also...
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| Pierre Richard | ... | François Perrin | |
| Michel Bouquet | ... | Pierre Rambal-Cochet | |
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Fabrice Greco | ... | Eric Rambal-Cochet |
| Jacques François | ... | Blénac | |
| Daniel Ceccaldi | ... | Le père de famille | |
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Charles Gérard | ... | Le photographe |
| Michel Aumont | ... | Le directeur du magasin | |
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Suzy Dyson | ... | Madame Rambal-Crochet |
| Gérard Jugnot | ... | Pignier | |
| Michel Robin | ... | Le domestique | |
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Michèle Sand | ... | Nicole Perrin |
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Alix Mahieux | ... | La gouvernante |
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Lyne Chardonnet | ... | Mlle Blond |
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Lyvia D'Alche | ... | L'hôtesse |
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Yves Barsacq | ... | Robert |
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When François, a journalist, is touring a big store for an article, he is chosen by the son of the owner, Rambal-Cochet, as his new toy. All afraid of the despotic industrialist who is also the newspaper's owner, François is forced to agree to this masquerade. Becoming the friend of the child, he induces him, who wants to make a newspaper, to unveil publicly the real tyrannical way of life of his father. Written by Jean-Marie Berthiaume <jiembe@videotron.ca>
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FrenchRelease Date:
8 December 1976 (France) See more »Also Known As:
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1.66 : 1
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I saw this film in Washington DC in the '70s, and was captivated. Then I brought friends and saw it again and again. Unfortunately, it is not available now in the States, though the coarse remake with Pryor and Gleason has overshadowed it. How can this be?? Richard has a delightful blend of tenderness and integrity that urge the viewer toward a more optimistic view -- that one person can make a big difference in someone's life. And the ending of the film suggests that we need to give much more credit to our small ones' ability to recognize truth and honor. If you have the chance, see it. If you know how to lobby to get this film the North American distribution it deserves (in VHS or DVD), please get on board!