Movie: The Toy

Top 10 Billed 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

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    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 Date

    1976-12-08

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    6.894

  • Rating:

    3.4 starts
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    Français
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