The Toy

Francis Veber
1976-12-08


6.911
95 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Pierre Richard François Perrin, journalist Unowned
Michel Bouquet Pierre Rambal-Cochet, powerful businessman Unowned
Fabrice Greco Eric Rambal-Cochet, son of Pierre Unowned
Jacques François Mr. de Blénac, editor-in-chief of the newspaper Unowned
Daniel Ceccaldi The family man Unowned
Charles Gérard The photographer, colleague of François Unowned
Michel Aumont Georges Pouzier, owner of the toy store Unowned
Gérard Jugnot Pignier, journalist with sweaty hands Unowned
Suzy Dyson Christine Rambal-Cochet, Pierre's young wife Unowned
Michel Robin The butler Unowned
Michèle Sand Nicole Perrin, wife of François Unowned
Alix Mahieux The governess Unowned
Lyne Chardonnet Miss Blond Unowned
Lyvia D'Alche Hostess Unowned
Yves Barsacq Robert Unowned
Bernard Bauronne Pilot Unowned
Serge Berry Head waiter Unowned
Éva Darlan The press secretary Unowned
Fred Descamp The doorman Unowned
Marie Frey Servant Unowned
Guy Gerbaud Servant Unowned
Jean-Pierre Helbert The bearded man dismissed Unowned
Jacqueline Jako-Mica Servant Unowned
Chantal Jolis Servant Unowned
Jean Lanier Head waiter Unowned
Henri Laurent Chauffeur Unowned
Roger Muni Head waiter Unowned
André Nader Lucien, gardener Unowned
Pierre Nègre Factory director Unowned
Jacqueline Noëlle Secretary Unowned
Roger Riffard Paul, gardener Unowned
Michel Ruhl Banker Unowned
Bernard Soufflet Cyclist Unowned