The Toy - 1976

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.

95min
1976
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.4/10

Cast

Pierre Richard profile picturePierre RichardFrançois Perrin, journalist
Michel Bouquet profile pictureMichel BouquetPierre Rambal-Cochet, powerful businessman
Fabrice Greco profile pictureFabrice GrecoEric Rambal-Cochet, son of Pierre
Jacques François profile pictureJacques FrançoisMr. de Blénac, editor-in-chief of the newspaper
Daniel Ceccaldi profile pictureDaniel CeccaldiThe family man
Charles Gérard profile pictureCharles GérardThe photographer, colleague of François
Michel Aumont profile pictureMichel AumontGeorges Pouzier, owner of the toy store
Gérard Jugnot profile pictureGérard JugnotPignier, journalist with sweaty hands
Suzy Dyson profile pictureSuzy DysonChristine Rambal-Cochet, Pierre's young wife
Michel Robin profile pictureMichel RobinThe butler
Michèle Sand profile pictureMichèle SandNicole Perrin, wife of François
Alix Mahieux profile pictureAlix MahieuxThe governess
Lyne Chardonnet profile pictureLyne ChardonnetMiss Blond
Serge Berry profile pictureSerge BerryHead waiter
Éva Darlan profile pictureÉva DarlanThe press secretary
Jean Lanier profile pictureJean LanierHead waiter
Roger Riffard profile pictureRoger RiffardPaul, gardener

About The Toy

The Toy 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 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.

Runtime: 95min

Extra details

Original Title: Le Jouet
Original Language: French
Directed By: Francis Veber
Production Companies
Renn ProductionsFideline FilmsE.F.V.E FilmsAndrea Films