The Toy

1h 35m

6.9

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

François Perrin, journalist

Pierre Rambal-Cochet, powerful businessman

Eric Rambal-Cochet, son of Pierre

Jacques François

Mr. de Blénac, editor-in-chief of the newspaper

Daniel Ceccaldi

Charles Gérard

The photographer, colleague of François

Georges Pouzier, owner of the toy store

Pignier, journalist with sweaty hands

Christine Rambal-Cochet, Pierre's young wife

Nicole Perrin, wife of François

Lyne Chardonnet

Bernard Bauronne

The press secretary

Jean-Pierre Helbert

The bearded man dismissed

Jacqueline Jako-Mica

Lucien, gardener

Factory director

Jacqueline Noëlle

Bernard Soufflet

Crew

Director, Writer

Gérard Pollicand

Étienne Becker

Director of Photography

Jean-Michel Carbonnaux

First Assistant Director

Production Design

Phuong Maittret

Makeup Designer

Original Music Composer

André Labussière

Colette Crochot

Script Supervisor

Pierre Grunstein

Production Manager