The Toy (1976)
Le jouet
95 min
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
- December 8, 1976
- Country of origin
- France
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Cast
- Pierre Richard as François Perrin
- Michel Bouquet as Pierre Rambal-Cochet
- Fabrice Greco as Eric Rambal-Cochet
- Jacques François as Blénac
- Daniel Ceccaldi as Le père de famille
- Charles Gérard as Le photographe
- Michel Aumont as Le directeur du magasin
- Gérard Jugnot as Pignier
- Suzy Dyson as Madame Rambal-Crochet
- Michel Robin as Le domestique
- Michèle Sand as Nicole Perrin, wife of François
- Alix Mahieux as The governess
- Lyne Chardonnet as Miss Blond
- Yves Barsacq as Robert
- Serge Berry as Head waiter
- Éva Darlan as The press secretary
- Jean-Pierre Helbert as The bearded man dismissed
- Jean Lanier as Head waiter
- Roger Muni as Head waiter
- André Nader as Lucien, gardener
- Jacqueline Noëlle as Secretary
Crew
- Francis Veber · Director
- Francis Veber · Writer
- Vladimir Cosma · Composer
- Étienne Becker · Cinematographer
- Gérard Pollicand · Editor
- Robert Laloux · Casting director
- Bernard Evein · Production designer