
The Toy (1976)
Comedy, Drama
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.
Director: Francis Veber
Writer: Francis Veber
The Cast

Pierre Richard
François Perrin, journalist

Michel Bouquet
Pierre Rambal-Cochet, powerful businessman

Fabrice Greco
Eric Rambal-Cochet, son of Pierre

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

Daniel Ceccaldi
The family man

Charles Gérard
The photographer, colleague of François

Michel Aumont
Georges Pouzier, owner of the toy store

Gérard Jugnot
Pignier, journalist with sweaty hands

Suzy Dyson
Christine Rambal-Cochet, Pierre's young wife

Michel Robin
The butler

Michèle Sand
Nicole Perrin, wife of François

Alix Mahieux
The governess

Lyne Chardonnet
Miss Blond

Lyvia D'Alche
Hostess

Yves Barsacq
Robert

Bernard Bauronne
Pilot

Serge Berry
Head waiter

Éva Darlan
The press secretary

Fred Descamp
The doorman

Marie Frey
Servant

Guy Gerbaud
Servant

Jean-Pierre Helbert
The bearded man dismissed

Jacqueline Jako-Mica
Servant

Chantal Jolis
Servant

Jean Lanier
Head waiter

Henri Laurent
Chauffeur

Roger Muni
Head waiter

André Nader
Lucien, gardener

Pierre Nègre
Factory director

Jacqueline Noëlle
Secretary

Roger Riffard
Paul, gardener

Michel Ruhl
Banker

Bernard Soufflet
Cyclist
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