The Toy (1976)

12/08/1976 (FR) • 1h 35m

Comedy, Drama

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.

Top Billed Cast

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


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Status

Released

Original Language

French

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

millionaire

cadeau

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