The Toy

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.

Cast and crew

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  Pierre RichardFrançois Perrin, journalist

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  Michel BouquetPierre Rambal-Cochet, powerful businessman

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  Fabrice GrecoEric Rambal-Cochet, son of Pierre

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  Jacques FrançoisMr. de Blénac, editor-in-chief of the newspaper

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  Daniel CeccaldiThe family man

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  Charles GérardThe photographer, colleague of François

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  Michel AumontGeorges Pouzier, owner of the toy store

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  Gérard JugnotPignier, journalist with sweaty hands

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  Suzy DysonChristine Rambal-Cochet, Pierre's young wife

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  Michel RobinThe butler

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  Michèle SandNicole Perrin, wife of François

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  Alix MahieuxThe governess

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  Lyne ChardonnetMiss Blond

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  Lyvia D'AlcheHostess

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  Yves BarsacqRobert

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  Bernard BauronnePilot

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  Serge BerryHead waiter

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  Éva DarlanThe press secretary

Director

Francis Veber

Writer

Francis Veber

Music

Vladimir Cosma

Cinematography

Étienne Becker