The Toy

The Toy (1976)

Le Jouet

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.

Date of release
1976-12-08
TMDB
6.9 / 10 (345)
Runtime
1h 35m
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Director
Francis Veber

Casting

  • 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

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