The Toy

Dec 8, 1976

1h 35m

★ 6.9

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.

Genres

Comedy

Drama

Production Companies

Renn Productions

Fideline Films

E.F.V.E Films

Andrea Films

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Cast

François Perrin, journalist

Pierre Richard

Pierre Rambal-Cochet, powerful businessman

Michel Bouquet

Eric Rambal-Cochet, son of Pierre

Fabrice Greco

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

Jacques François

The family man

Daniel Ceccaldi

The photographer, colleague of François

Charles Gérard

Georges Pouzier, owner of the toy store

Michel Aumont

Pignier, journalist with sweaty hands

Gérard Jugnot

Christine Rambal-Cochet, Pierre's young wife

Suzy Dyson

The butler

Michel Robin

Nicole Perrin, wife of François

Michèle Sand

The governess

Alix Mahieux

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