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The Toy

1976-12-08 · 95 min · ★ 6.9

Comedy · Drama

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.

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Directors
Francis Veber
Production companies
Renn Productions, Fideline Films, E.F.V.E Films, Andrea Films
Countries
France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Pierre RichardPierre RichardFrançois Perrin, journalist
Michel BouquetMichel BouquetPierre Rambal-Cochet, powerful businessman
Fabrice GrecoFabrice GrecoEric Rambal-Cochet, son of Pierre
Jacques FrançoisJacques FrançoisMr. de Blénac, editor-in-chief of the newspaper
Daniel CeccaldiDaniel CeccaldiThe family man
Charles GérardCharles GérardThe photographer, colleague of François
Michel AumontMichel AumontGeorges Pouzier, owner of the toy store
Gérard JugnotGérard JugnotPignier, journalist with sweaty hands
Suzy DysonSuzy DysonChristine Rambal-Cochet, Pierre's young wife
Michel RobinMichel RobinThe butler
Michèle SandMichèle SandNicole Perrin, wife of François
Alix MahieuxAlix MahieuxThe governess
Lyne ChardonnetLyne ChardonnetMiss Blond
Lyvia D'AlcheHostess
Yves BarsacqYves BarsacqRobert
Bernard BauronnePilot
Serge BerrySerge BerryHead waiter
Éva DarlanÉva DarlanThe press secretary
Fred DescampThe doorman
Marie FreyServant

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