The Toy
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- Runtime
- 95 mins
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.
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
- Michel Bouquet
- Fabrice Greco
- Jacques François
- Daniel Ceccaldi
- Charles Gérard
- Michel Aumont
- Gérard Jugnot
- Suzy Dyson
- Michel Robin
- Michèle Sand
- Alix Mahieux
- Lyne Chardonnet
- Lyvia D'Alche
- Yves Barsacq
- Bernard Bauronne
- Serge Berry
- Éva Darlan
- Fred Descamp
- Marie Frey
- Guy Gerbaud
- Jean-Pierre Helbert
- Jacqueline Jako-Mica
- Chantal Jolis
- Jean Lanier
- Henri Laurent
- Roger Muni
- André Nader
- Pierre Nègre
- Jacqueline Noëlle
- Roger Riffard
- Michel Ruhl
- Bernard Soufflet
Director
- Francis Veber
Producers
- Pierre Richard
