The Toy (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.
- Released
- 1976-12-08
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Runtime
- 95 min
- Status
- Released
- Directed / written by
- Francis Veber
- TMDB rating
- 6.9/10 from 347 votes
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
- Gérard Jugnot 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