The Toy

1h 35min

Comedy

Drama

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.

Production Companies

Renn Productions

Fideline Films

E.F.V.E Films

Andrea Films

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
Michèle Sand

Michèle Sand

Nicole Perrin, wife of François
Alix Mahieux

Alix Mahieux

The governess
Lyne Chardonnet

Lyne Chardonnet

Miss Blond
Serge Berry

Serge Berry

Head waiter
Éva Darlan

Éva Darlan

The press secretary
Fred Descamp

Fred Descamp

The doorman
Marie Frey

Marie Frey

Servant
Jean-Pierre Helbert

Jean-Pierre Helbert

The bearded man dismissed
Jean Lanier

Jean Lanier

Head waiter
Henri Laurent

Henri Laurent

Chauffeur
Roger Muni

Roger Muni

Head waiter
André Nader

André Nader

Lucien, gardener
Pierre Nègre

Pierre Nègre

Factory director
Roger Riffard

Roger Riffard

Paul, gardener

Release date

8th Dec 1976

Status

Released

Spoken languages

Français