The Toy (1976)

  • NR
  • 12/12/1976 (US)
  • Comedy, Drama
  • 1h 35m

Overview

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.

Francis Veber

Director, Writer

Cast

Pierre Richard's headshot

Pierre Richard

François Perrin, journalist
Michel Bouquet's headshot

Michel Bouquet

Pierre Rambal-Cochet, powerful businessman
Fabrice Greco's headshot

Fabrice Greco

Eric Rambal-Cochet, son of Pierre
Jacques François's headshot

Jacques François

Mr. de Blénac, editor-in-chief of the newspaper
Daniel Ceccaldi's headshot

Daniel Ceccaldi

The family man
Charles Gérard's headshot

Charles Gérard

The photographer, colleague of François
Michel Aumont's headshot

Michel Aumont

Georges Pouzier, owner of the toy store
Gérard Jugnot's headshot

Gérard Jugnot

Pignier, journalist with sweaty hands

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