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The Toy
The Toy
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The Toy

Original Title: Le Jouet

1976
1h 35m
Comedy
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1976

Runtime

1h 35m

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Storyline

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 35m
Dec 8, 1976
Digital Release
Dec 2, 2014
Languages
French
Director
Francis Veber
Francis Veber
Production
Renn Productions
Renn Productions
Fideline Films
Fideline Films
E.F.V.E Films
E.F.V.E Films
Andrea Films
Andrea Films
Production Countries
France

Top Cast

33 Cast Members

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

Lyvia D'Alche

Hostess

Yves Barsacq

Yves Barsacq

Robert

Bernard Bauronne

Pilot

Serge Berry

Serge Berry

Head waiter

Éva Darlan

Éva Darlan

The press secretary

Fred Descamp

The doorman

Marie Frey

Servant

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