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The Toy poster

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.

Release: 1976-12-08
Runtime: 95 min
Rating: 6.913 / 10
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
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Lyvia D'Alche
Hostess
Yves Barsacq
Yves Barsacq
Robert
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Bernard Bauronne
Pilot
Serge Berry
Serge Berry
Head waiter
Éva Darlan
Éva Darlan
The press secretary