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.

Country:

France

Genre:

Comedy,

Drama

Duration:

95 minutes

Year:

1976

Director:

Francis Veber

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Company:

Renn Productions,

Fideline Films,

E.F.V.E Films,

Andrea Films

Cast:
Pierre Richard

François Perrin, journalist

Michel Bouquet

Pierre Rambal-Cochet, powerful businessman

Fabrice Greco

Eric Rambal-Cochet, son of Pierre

Jacques François

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

Daniel Ceccaldi

The family man

Crew:
Francis Veber

Director

Francis Veber

Writer

Vladimir Cosma

Original Music Composer

Étienne Becker

Director of Photography

Gérard Pollicand

Editor