The Toy
The Toy

The Toy

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1976
1h 35m
6.9(312 votes)
Comedy
Drama

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.

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33 members
Acting

Pierre Richard

François Perrin, journalist

Pierre Richard
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Michel Bouquet

Pierre Rambal-Cochet, powerful businessman

Michel Bouquet
Acting

Fabrice Greco

Eric Rambal-Cochet, son of Pierre

Fabrice Greco
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Jacques François

Mr. de Blénac, editor-in-chief of the newspaper

Jacques François
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Daniel Ceccaldi

The family man

Daniel Ceccaldi
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Charles Gérard

The photographer, colleague of François

Charles Gérard
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Michel Aumont

Georges Pouzier, owner of the toy store

Michel Aumont
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Gérard Jugnot

Pignier, journalist with sweaty hands

Gérard Jugnot
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Suzy Dyson

Christine Rambal-Cochet, Pierre's young wife

Suzy Dyson
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Michel Robin

The butler

Michel Robin
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Michèle Sand

Nicole Perrin, wife of François

Michèle Sand
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Alix Mahieux

The governess

Alix Mahieux
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Lyne Chardonnet

Miss Blond

Lyne Chardonnet
Costume & Make-Up

Lyvia D'Alche

Hostess

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Yves Barsacq

Robert

Yves Barsacq
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Bernard Bauronne

Pilot

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Serge Berry

Head waiter

Serge Berry
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Éva Darlan

The press secretary

Éva Darlan
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Fred Descamp

The doorman

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Marie Frey

Servant

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Guy Gerbaud

Servant

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Jean-Pierre Helbert

The bearded man dismissed

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Jacqueline Jako-Mica

Servant

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Chantal Jolis

Servant

Chantal Jolis
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Jean Lanier

Head waiter

Jean Lanier
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Henri Laurent

Chauffeur

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Roger Muni

Head waiter

Roger Muni
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André Nader

Lucien, gardener

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Pierre Nègre

Factory director

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Jacqueline Noëlle

Secretary

Jacqueline Noëlle
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Roger Riffard

Paul, gardener

Roger Riffard
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Michel Ruhl

Banker

Michel Ruhl
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Bernard Soufflet

Cyclist

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