The Toy(1976)

69

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.

Cast

  • Pierre Richard

    Pierre Richard

    François Perrin, journalist

  • Michel Bouquet

    Michel Bouquet

    Pierre Rambal-Cochet, powerful businessman

  • Fabrice Greco

    Fabrice Greco

    Eric Rambal-Cochet, son of Pierre

  • Jacques François

    Jacques François

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

  • Daniel Ceccaldi

    Daniel Ceccaldi

    The family man

  • Charles Gérard

    Charles Gérard

    The photographer, colleague of François

  • Michel Aumont

    Michel Aumont

    Georges Pouzier, owner of the toy store

  • Gérard Jugnot

    Gérard Jugnot

    Pignier, journalist with sweaty hands

  • Suzy Dyson

    Suzy Dyson

    Christine Rambal-Cochet, Pierre's young wife

  • Michel Robin

    Michel Robin

    The butler

  • Michèle Sand

    Michèle Sand

    Nicole Perrin, wife of François

  • Alix Mahieux

    Alix Mahieux

    The governess

  • Lyne Chardonnet

    Lyne Chardonnet

    Miss Blond

  • Yves Barsacq

    Yves Barsacq

    Robert

  • Serge Berry

    Serge Berry

    Head waiter

  • Éva Darlan

    Éva Darlan

    The press secretary

  • View More

    Status

    Released (Dec 8, 1976)

    Recommendations

    • The Wild Goose Chase

      The Wild Goose Chase

    • The Devil's Trap

      The Devil's Trap

    • The Red Inn

      The Red Inn

    • Distracted

      Distracted

    • The Slap

      The Slap

    • I'm Losing My Temper

      I'm Losing My Temper