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The Toy (1976)

6.9 | Dec 08, 1976 (FR) | Comedy, Drama | 01:35

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 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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