Pierre Richard

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François Perrin, journalist

Michel Bouquet

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Pierre Rambal-Cochet, powerful businessman

Fabrice Greco

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Eric Rambal-Cochet, son of Pierre

Jacques François

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

Daniel Ceccaldi

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The family man

Charles Gérard

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The photographer, colleague of François

Michel Aumont

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Georges Pouzier, owner of the toy store

Gérard Jugnot

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Pignier, journalist with sweaty hands

Suzy Dyson

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Christine Rambal-Cochet, Pierre's young wife

Michel Robin

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The butler