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The Toy

The Toy

Comedy, Drama

1h 35m

December 8, 1976 (48 years ago)

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.

ActorAge thenAge now
Pierre Richard

Pierre Richard

François Perrin, journalist

Birthday: August 16, 1934

4291
Michel Bouquet

Michel Bouquet

Pierre Rambal-Cochet, powerful businessman

Birthday: November 6, 1925

51 April 13, 2022 (96)
Fabrice Greco

Fabrice Greco

Eric Rambal-Cochet, son of Pierre

Birthday: February 10, 1965

1160
Jacques François

Jacques François

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

Birthday: May 16, 1920

56 November 25, 2003 (83)
Daniel Ceccaldi

Daniel Ceccaldi

The family man

Birthday: July 25, 1927

49 March 27, 2003 (75)
Charles Gérard

Charles Gérard

The photographer, colleague of François

Birthday: December 1, 1922

54 September 19, 2019 (96)
Michel Aumont

Michel Aumont

Georges Pouzier, owner of the toy store

Birthday: October 15, 1936

40 August 28, 2019 (82)
Gérard Jugnot

Gérard Jugnot

Pignier, journalist with sweaty hands

Birthday: May 4, 1951

2574
Suzy Dyson

Suzy Dyson

Christine Rambal-Cochet, Pierre's young wife

Birthday: December 19, 1950

2574
Michel Robin

Michel Robin

The butler

Birthday: November 13, 1930

46 November 18, 2020 (90)