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
Yves Barsacq
as Robert
Daniel Ceccaldi
as The family man
Suzy Dyson
as Christine Rambal-Cochet, Pierre's young wife
Éva Darlan
as The press secretary
Chantal Jolis
as Servant
Michel Bouquet
as Pierre Rambal-Cochet, powerful businessman
Fabrice Greco
as Eric Rambal-Cochet, son of Pierre
Michel Aumont
as Georges Pouzier, owner of the toy store
Jacqueline Noëlle
as Secretary
Pierre Richard
as François Perrin, journalist
Gérard Jugnot
as Pignier, journalist with sweaty hands
Michèle Sand
as Nicole Perrin, wife of François
Lyne Chardonnet
as Miss Blond
Jean Lanier
as Head waiter
Roger Riffard
as Paul, gardener
Jacques François
as Mr. de Blénac, editor-in-chief of the newspaper
Serge Berry
as Head waiter
Alix Mahieux
as The governess
Michel Ruhl
as Banker
Charles Gérard
as The photographer, colleague of François
Roger Muni
as Head waiter
Michel Robin
as The butler
