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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