The Toy (1976)
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.
Director: Francis Veber
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Pierre Richard as François Perrin, journalist |
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Michel Bouquet as Pierre Rambal-Cochet, powerful businessman |
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Fabrice Greco as Eric Rambal-Cochet, son of Pierre |
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Jacques François as Mr. de Blénac, editor-in-chief of the newspaper |
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Daniel Ceccaldi as The family man |
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Charles Gérard as The photographer, colleague of François |
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Michel Aumont as Georges Pouzier, owner of the toy store |
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Gérard Jugnot as Pignier, journalist with sweaty hands |
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Suzy Dyson as Christine Rambal-Cochet, Pierre's young wife |
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Michel Robin as The butler |
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Michèle Sand as Nicole Perrin, wife of François |
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Alix Mahieux as The governess |
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Lyne Chardonnet as Miss Blond |
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Lyvia D'Alche as Hostess |
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Yves Barsacq as Robert |
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Bernard Bauronne as Pilot |
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Serge Berry as Head waiter |
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Éva Darlan as The press secretary |
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Fred Descamp as The doorman |
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Marie Frey as Servant |
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Guy Gerbaud as Servant |
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Jean-Pierre Helbert as The bearded man dismissed |
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Jacqueline Jako-Mica as Servant |
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Chantal Jolis as Servant |
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Jean Lanier as Head waiter |
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Henri Laurent as Chauffeur |
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Roger Muni as Head waiter |
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André Nader as Lucien, gardener |
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Pierre Nègre as Factory director |
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Jacqueline Noëlle as Secretary |
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Roger Riffard as Paul, gardener |
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Michel Ruhl as Banker |
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Bernard Soufflet as Cyclist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Phuong Maittret | Makeup Designer |
| Directing | Jean-Michel Carbonnaux | First Assistant Director |
| Directing | Colette Crochot | Script Supervisor |
| Production | Pierre Richard | Producer |
| Sound | Bernard Aubouy | Sound |
| Directing | Francis Veber | Director |
| Sound | Vladimir Cosma | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Étienne Becker | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Gérard Pollicand | Editor |
| Production | Robert Laloux | Casting |
| Art | Bernard Evein | Production Design |
| Art | André Labussière | Set Decoration |
| Costume & Make-Up | Michèle Cerf | Costume Design |
| Production | Pierre Grunstein | Production Manager |
| Writing | Francis Veber | Writer |
