The Toy
1976/12/08 (US) | 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.
Francis Veber
Director
Lead 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
Charles Gérard
The photographer, colleague of François
Michel Aumont
Georges Pouzier, owner of the toy store
Budget
$ 0
Revenue
$ 0
Status
Released
Production Company
- Renn Productions
- Fideline Films
- E.F.V.E Films
- Andrea Films
Crews
Phuong Maittret
Makeup Designer
Jean-Michel Carbonnaux
First Assistant Director
Colette Crochot
Script Supervisor
Pierre Richard
Producer
Bernard Aubouy
Sound
Vladimir Cosma
Original Music Composer
Étienne Becker
Director of Photography