The Toy (1976)

MovieComedy, Drama1h 35m
The Toy (1976) movie posterReview score: 69%

Plot

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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Pierre RichardPierre RichardFrançois Perrin, journalistMichel BouquetMichel BouquetPierre Rambal-Cochet, powerful businessmanFabrice GrecoFabrice GrecoEric Rambal-Cochet, son of PierreJacques FrançoisJacques FrançoisMr. de Blénac, editor-in-chief of the newspaperDaniel CeccaldiDaniel CeccaldiThe family manCharles GérardCharles GérardThe photographer, colleague of FrançoisMichel AumontMichel AumontGeorges Pouzier, owner of the toy storeGérard JugnotGérard JugnotPignier, journalist with sweaty hands

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