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The Toy
1976, Dec 08
1h 35m
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.
Directed by
Francis Veber
Written by
Francis Veber
Gérard Jugnot
Pignier, journalist with sweaty hands
Pierre Richard
François Perrin, journalist
Jacques François
Mr. de Blénac, editor-in-chief of the newspaper
Daniel Ceccaldi
The family man
Michel Bouquet
Pierre Rambal-Cochet, powerful businessman
Michel Ruhl
Banker
Michel Aumont
Georges Pouzier, owner of the toy store
Michel Robin
The butler
Éva Darlan
The press secretary
Yves Barsacq
Robert
Jean Lanier
Head waiter
Charles Gérard
The photographer, colleague of François
Lyne Chardonnet
Miss Blond
Alix Mahieux
The governess
Roger Riffard
Paul, gardener
Fabrice Greco
Eric Rambal-Cochet, son of Pierre
Jacqueline Noëlle
Secretary
Roger Muni
Head waiter
Suzy Dyson
Christine Rambal-Cochet, Pierre's young wife
Serge Berry
Head waiter
Chantal Jolis
Servant
Michèle Sand
Nicole Perrin, wife of François
Bernard Bauronne
Pilot
Fred Descamp
The doorman
Marie Frey
Servant
Guy Gerbaud
Servant
Jean-Pierre Helbert
The bearded man dismissed
Jacqueline Jako-Mica
Servant
Henri Laurent
Chauffeur
André Nader
Lucien, gardener
Pierre Nègre
Factory director
Bernard Soufflet
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