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The Toy

69.11 %|Dec 8, 1976|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.

Featured Crew

Francis Veber
Director
Francis Veber
Writer
Vladimir Cosma
Original Music Composer
Étienne Becker
Director of Photography
Gérard Pollicand
Editor
Robert Laloux
Casting
Bernard Evein
Production Design
André Labussière
Set Decoration

Cast

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Pierre Richard
François Perrin, journalist
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Michel Bouquet
Pierre Rambal-Cochet, powerful businessman
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Fabrice Greco
Eric Rambal-Cochet, son of Pierre
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Jacques François
Mr. de Blénac, editor-in-chief of the newspaper
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Daniel Ceccaldi
The family man
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Charles Gérard
The photographer, colleague of François
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Michel Aumont
Georges Pouzier, owner of the toy store
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Gérard Jugnot
Pignier, journalist with sweaty hands
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Suzy Dyson
Christine Rambal-Cochet, Pierre's young wife
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Michel Robin
The butler
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Michèle Sand
Nicole Perrin, wife of François
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Alix Mahieux
The governess
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Lyne Chardonnet
Miss Blond
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Serge Berry
Head waiter
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Éva Darlan
The press secretary
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Fred Descamp
The doorman
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Marie Frey
Servant
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Jean-Pierre Helbert
The bearded man dismissed
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Jean Lanier
Head waiter
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Henri Laurent
Chauffeur
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Roger Muni
Head waiter
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André Nader
Lucien, gardener
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Pierre Nègre
Factory director
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Roger Riffard
Paul, gardener