Comedy ·Drama · France · 1976 · 1h 35m

The Toy

Le Jouet

The Toy poster
Director
Francis Veber
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
Crew
Étienne Becker — Director of Photography Gérard Pollicand — Editor Vladimir Cosma — Original Music Composer Francis Veber — Writer Pierre Richard — Producer Bernard Evein — Production Design
Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
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Key Collaborators
Francis Veber Director Étienne Becker Director of Photography Gérard Pollicand Editor Vladimir Cosma Original Music Composer Francis Veber Writer Pierre Richard Producer Bernard Evein Production Design Michèle Cerf Costume Design
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