The Toy

The Toy

95 mins | Drama, Comedy | Dec. 8, 1976

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.

The Toy

95 mins | Drama, Comedy | Dec. 8, 1976

The Toy
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.
IMDb rating 7.4
Producers Renn Productions, Fideline Films, Andrea Films, E.F.V.E Films
Original title Le jouet
Directors Jean-Michel Carbonnaux, Colette Crochot, Francis Veber
Writers Francis Veber

Cast

Pierre Richard

as François Perrin, journalist

Michel Bouquet

as Pierre Rambal-Cochet, powerful businessman

Fabrice Greco

as Eric Rambal-Cochet, son of Pierre

Jacques François

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

Daniel Ceccaldi

as The family man

Charles Gérard

as The photographer, colleague of François

Michel Aumont

as Georges Pouzier, owner of the toy store

热拉尔·朱尼奥

as Pignier, journalist with sweaty hands

Suzy Dyson

as Christine Rambal-Cochet, Pierre's young wife

Michel Robin

as The butler

Michèle Sand

as Nicole Perrin, wife of François

Alix Mahieux

as The governess

Lyne Chardonnet

as Miss Blond

Lyvia D'Alche

as Hostess

Yves Barsacq

as Robert

Bernard Bauronne

as Pilot

Serge Berry

as Head waiter

Éva Darlan

as The press secretary

Fred Descamp

as The doorman

Marie Frey

as Servant

Guy Gerbaud

as Servant

Jean-Pierre Helbert

as The bearded man dismissed

Chantal Jolis

as Servant

Jean Lanier

as Head waiter

Henri Laurent

as Chauffeur

Roger Muni

as Head waiter

André Nader

as Lucien, gardener

Pierre Nègre

as Factory director

Jacqueline Noëlle

as Secretary

Roger Riffard

as Paul, gardener

Michel Ruhl

as Banker

Bernard Soufflet

as Cyclist