The Toy
1976When 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.
Acted in
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
Michèle Sand
as Nicole Perrin, wife of François
Alix Mahieux
as The governess
Lyne Chardonnet
as Miss Blond
Lyvia D'Alche
as Hostess
Yves Barsacq
as Robert
Bernard Bauronne
as Pilot
Serge Berry
as Head waiter
Éva Darlan
as The press secretary
Fred Descamp
as The doorman
Marie Frey
as Servant
Guy Gerbaud
as Servant
Jean-Pierre Helbert
as The bearded man dismissed
Jacqueline Jako-Mica
as Servant
Chantal Jolis
as Servant
Jean Lanier
as Head waiter
Henri Laurent
as Chauffeur
Roger Muni
as Head waiter
André Nader
as Lucien, gardener
Pierre Nègre
as Factory director
Jacqueline Noëlle
as Secretary
Roger Riffard
as Paul, gardener
Michel Ruhl
as Banker
Bernard Soufflet
as Cyclist