The Toy (1976)

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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.

• Released: 1976-12-08
• Genres: Comedy, Drama
• Runtime: 1h 35m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 6.9/10 from 339 votes

Directed by Francis Veber.

Top cast

• Pierre Richard as François Perrin, journalist
• Michel Bouquet as Pierre Rambal-Cochet, powerful businessman
• Fabrice Greco as Eric Rambal-Cochet, son of Pierre
• Jacques François as Mr. de Blénac, editor-in-chief of the newspaper
• Daniel Ceccaldi as The family man
• Charles Gérard as The photographer, colleague of François
• Michel Aumont as Georges Pouzier, owner of the toy store
• Gérard Jugnot as Pignier, journalist with sweaty hands
• Suzy Dyson as Christine Rambal-Cochet, Pierre's young wife
• Michel Robin as The butler

Full cast & crew

Where to watch The Toy

• United States: rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
• United Kingdom: rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
• Canada: rent on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube

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