The Toy
Le Jouet
Release: 1976-12-08
·Runtime: 95m
·★ 6.9
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.
Production Countries
France
Production Companies
Renn Productions
Fideline Films
E.F.V.E Films
Andrea Films
Cast
Jacqueline Noëlle
as Secretary
Gérard Jugnot
as Pignier, journalist with sweaty hands
Michèle Sand
as Nicole Perrin, wife of François
Roger Muni
as Head waiter
Daniel Ceccaldi
as The family man
Pierre Richard
as François Perrin, journalist
Charles Gérard
as The photographer, colleague of François
Jean Lanier
as Head waiter
Serge Berry
as Head waiter
Éva Darlan
as The press secretary
Fabrice Greco
as Eric Rambal-Cochet, son of Pierre
Alix Mahieux
as The governess
Yves Barsacq
as Robert
Chantal Jolis
as Servant
Jacques François
as Mr. de Blénac, editor-in-chief of the newspaper
Michel Aumont
as Georges Pouzier, owner of the toy store
Michel Robin
as The butler
Roger Riffard
as Paul, gardener
Michel Ruhl
as Banker
Michel Bouquet
as Pierre Rambal-Cochet, powerful businessman
Suzy Dyson
as Christine Rambal-Cochet, Pierre's young wife
Lyne Chardonnet
as Miss Blond
