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The Toy

1976-1h 35min
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6.9 / 10 304

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.

Directed by Francis Veber

Writers Francis Veber

Stars Pierre Richard Michel Bouquet Fabrice Greco

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Cast

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Pierre Richard

François Perrin, journalist
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Michel Bouquet

Pierre Rambal-Cochet, powerful businessman
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Fabrice Greco

Eric Rambal-Cochet, son of Pierre
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Jacques François

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

The family man
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Charles Gérard

The photographer, colleague of François
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Michel Aumont

Georges Pouzier, owner of the toy store
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Gérard Jugnot

Pignier, journalist with sweaty hands
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Suzy Dyson

Christine Rambal-Cochet, Pierre's young wife
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Michel Robin

The butler
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Michèle Sand

Nicole Perrin, wife of François
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Alix Mahieux

The governess

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