Film

The Toy

1976 · 1h 35m · Comedy · Drama

IMDb

7.4

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.

Pierre Richard

François Perrin, journalist

Michel Bouquet

Pierre Rambal-Cochet, powerful businessman

Fabrice Greco

Eric Rambal-Cochet, son of Pierre

Jacques François

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

Daniel Ceccaldi

The family man

Charles Gérard

The photographer, colleague of François

Michel Aumont

Georges Pouzier, owner of the toy store

Gérard Jugnot

Pignier, journalist with sweaty hands

Suzy Dyson

Christine Rambal-Cochet, Pierre's young wife

Michel Robin

The butler

Michèle Sand

Nicole Perrin, wife of François

Alix Mahieux

The governess

Lyne Chardonnet

Miss Blond

Lyvia D'Alche

Hostess

Yves Barsacq

Robert

Bernard Bauronne

Pilot

• Francis VeberDirector · Writer
• Pierre RichardProducer
• Étienne BeckerDirector of Photography
• Vladimir CosmaOriginal Music Composer
• Gérard PollicandEditor
• Robert LalouxCasting

Release date

December 8, 1976

Status

Released

Original language

French

Runtime

1h 35m

Rated

AL

Genres

Comedy, Drama

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