Michael Kael vs. the World News Company (1998)
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.
Director: Christophe Smith
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: February 18, 1998
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
Cinematography: Pascal Gennesseaux
Editing: Véronique Parnet
Production: StudioCanal, France 2 Cinéma, France 3 Cinéma, SPAD Productions, Téléma
Country: France
Language: English, Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Christophe Smith
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Michael Kael vs. the World News Company stars Benoît Delépine, Féodor Atkine, Marine Delterme, Victoria Principal, Elliott Gould, William Atherton.
- How long is Michael Kael vs. the World News Company?
- Michael Kael vs. the World News Company has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Michael Kael vs. the World News Company?
- Michael Kael vs. the World News Company is a Comedy film.
- Where was Michael Kael vs. the World News Company produced?
- Michael Kael vs. the World News Company was produced in France.