The Toy
December 8, 1976
Overview
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...More
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.
Cast and crew
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Francis Veber
Director
Pierre Richard
François Perrin
Michel Bouquet
Pierre Rambal-Cochet
Fabrice Greco
Eric Rambal-Cochet
Jacques François
Mr. de Blénac
Daniel Ceccaldi
The family man
Charles Gérard
The photographer
Michel Aumont
Georges Pouzier
Gérard Jugnot
Pignier
Suzy Dyson
Christine Rambal-Cochet
Michel Robin
The butler
Michèle Sand
Nicole Perrin
Alix Mahieux
The governess
Lyne Chardonnet
Miss Blond
LD
Lyvia D'Alche
Hostess
Yves Barsacq
Robert
BB
Bernard Bauronne
Pilot
Serge Berry
Head waiter
Éva Darlan
The press secretary
FD
Fred Descamp
The doorman
MF
Marie Frey
Servant
GG
Guy Gerbaud
Servant
JH
Jean-Pierre Helbert
The bearded man dismissed
JJ
Jacqueline Jako-Mica
Servant
Chantal Jolis
Servant
Jean Lanier
Head waiter
HL
Henri Laurent
Chauffeur
Roger Muni
Head waiter
AN
André Nader
Lucien
PN
Pierre Nègre
Factory director
Jacqueline Noëlle
Secretary
Roger Riffard
Paul
Michel Ruhl
Banker
BS
Bernard Soufflet
Cyclist