The Toy

Release date: 12/08/1976

Genres:

Comedy, Drama

Countries:

France

Rating:

6.9

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.

Actors

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

Yves Barsacq

Robert

Serge Berry

Head waiter

Éva Darlan

The press secretary

Chantal Jolis

Servant

Jean Lanier

Head waiter

Roger Muni

Head waiter

Jacqueline Noëlle

Secretary

Roger Riffard

Paul, gardener

Michel Ruhl

Banker

The Toy

Actors

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