The Toy
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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.
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Cast & Crew
Francis VeberDirector
Pierre RichardFrançois Perrin, journalist
Michel BouquetPierre Rambal-Cochet, powerful businessman
Fabrice GrecoEric Rambal-Cochet, son of Pierre
Jacques FrançoisMr. de Blénac, editor-in-chief of the newspaper
Daniel CeccaldiThe family man
Charles GérardThe photographer, colleague of François
Michel AumontGeorges Pouzier, owner of the toy store
Gérard JugnotPignier, journalist with sweaty hands
Suzy DysonChristine Rambal-Cochet, Pierre's young wife
Michel RobinThe butler
Michèle SandNicole Perrin, wife of François
Alix MahieuxThe governess
Vladimir CosmaComposerThe Toy
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.
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Cast & Crew
Francis VeberDirectorPierre RichardFrançois Perrin, journalistMichel BouquetPierre Rambal-Cochet, powerful businessmanFabrice GrecoEric Rambal-Cochet, son of PierreJacques FrançoisMr. de Blénac, editor-in-chief of the newspaperDaniel CeccaldiThe family manCharles GérardThe photographer, colleague of FrançoisMichel AumontGeorges Pouzier, owner of the toy storeGérard JugnotPignier, journalist with sweaty handsSuzy DysonChristine Rambal-Cochet, Pierre's young wifeMichel RobinThe butlerMichèle SandNicole Perrin, wife of FrançoisAlix MahieuxThe governessVladimir CosmaComposerRent & Buy