Michael Kael vs. the World News Company
Michael Kael contre la World News Company
Synopsis
A naive French reporter is sent to an African town to cover a sensational news story, unaware that it has been faked by an international news giant in the hopes of getting the US president re-elected for a third term.
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Benoît Delépine
Michel Chel alias Michael Kael
Féodor Atkine
Maj. Sylvain
Marine Delterme
Paola Maertens
Victoria Principal
Leila Parker
Elliott Gould
Coogan
William Atherton
James Denit
Mickey Rooney
Griffith
Jules-Édouard Moustic
Renée Le Calm
Yves Jacques
Charles Robert
Alix de Konopka
Miss Picotte
Michael Morris
Robert Kipp
Luc Bernard
Steve Walsh
Paul van den Mulder
Jean Crevier
Jacques Bonnaffé
Le médecin chef
Pat Rick
Le président U.S. (sosie de Bill Clinton)
Chad Ayers
William
Jeff Breslauer
First Vigil
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christophe Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Benoît Delépine
- Original Title
- Michael Kael contre la World News Company
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- StudioCanal, France 2 Cinéma, France 3 Cinéma, SPAD Productions, Téléma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christophe Smith
Benoît Delépine
Pascal Gennesseaux
Véronique Parnet
Patrick Batteux, Dominique Brunner, Charles Gassot
Department Leadership Roster
Christophe Smith
Director
Benoît Delépine
Writer
Charles Gassot
Producer
Pascal Gennesseaux
Director of Photography
Véronique Parnet
Editor
Jacqueline Bouchard
Costume Design
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Tous publics — Universal audience.
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What is Michael Kael vs. the World News Company about?
A naive French reporter is sent to an African town to cover a sensational news story, unaware that it has been faked by an international news giant in the hopes of getting the US president re-elected for a third term.
Who directed Michael Kael vs. the World News Company?
Michael Kael vs. the World News Company was directed by Christophe Smith.
Who stars in Michael Kael vs. the World News Company?
The principal cast of Michael Kael vs. the World News Company includes Benoît Delépine, Féodor Atkine, Marine Delterme, Victoria Principal, Elliott Gould.
When was Michael Kael vs. the World News Company released and how long is it?
Michael Kael vs. the World News Company was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Michael Kael vs. the World News Company?
Michael Kael vs. the World News Company holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).