The Toy (1976)

The Toy (1976)

1976-12-08 France 95 Min. PG-13
6.9 285 votes

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 is François Perrin, journalist
François Perrin, journalist
Michel Bouquet is Pierre Rambal-Cochet, powerful businessman
Pierre Rambal-Cochet, powerful businessman
Fabrice Greco is Eric Rambal-Cochet, son of Pierre
Eric Rambal-Cochet, son of Pierre
Jacques François is Mr. de Blénac, editor-in-chief of the newspaper
Mr. de Blénac, editor-in-chief of the newspaper
Daniel Ceccaldi is The family man
The family man
Charles Gérard is The photographer, colleague of François
The photographer, colleague of François
Michel Aumont is Georges Pouzier, owner of the toy store
Georges Pouzier, owner of the toy store
Gérard Jugnot is Pignier, journalist with sweaty hands
Pignier, journalist with sweaty hands
Suzy Dyson is Christine Rambal-Cochet, Pierre's young wife
Christine Rambal-Cochet, Pierre's young wife
Michel Robin is The butler
The butler
Michèle Sand is Nicole Perrin, wife of François
Nicole Perrin, wife of François
Alix Mahieux is The governess
The governess