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The Toy
Movie Details

Title: The Toy

Release Date: 8 Dec 1976

Runtime: 1h 35m

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Director: Renn Productions, Fideline Films, E.F.V.E Films, Andrea Films

Production Companies: Renn Productions, Fideline Films, E.F.V.E Films, Andrea Films

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.9 (291 votes)

Cast

  • François Perrin, journalist: Pierre Richard
  • Pierre Rambal-Cochet, powerful businessman: Michel Bouquet
  • Eric Rambal-Cochet, son of Pierre: Fabrice Greco
  • Mr. de Blénac, editor-in-chief of the newspaper: Jacques François
  • The family man: Daniel Ceccaldi
  • The photographer, colleague of François: Charles Gérard
  • Georges Pouzier, owner of the toy store: Michel Aumont
  • Pignier, journalist with sweaty hands: Gérard Jugnot
  • Christine Rambal-Cochet, Pierre's young wife: Suzy Dyson
  • The butler: Michel Robin
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