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The Toy (1976)
Directed by Francis Veber
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.
Length 95 minutes
Actors
Pierre Richard | Michel Bouquet | Fabrice Greco | Jacques François | Daniel Ceccaldi | Charles Gérard | Michel Aumont | Gérard Jugnot | Suzy Dyson | Michel Robin | Michèle Sand | Alix Mahieux | Lyne Chardonnet | Lyvia D'Alche | Yves Barsacq | Bernard Bauronne | Serge Berry | Éva Darlan | Fred Descamp | Marie Frey | Guy Gerbaud | Jean-Pierre Helbert | Jacqueline Jako-Mica | Chantal Jolis | Jean Lanier | Henri Laurent | Roger Muni | André Nader | Pierre Nègre | Jacqueline Noëlle | Roger Riffard | Michel Ruhl | Bernard Soufflet