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About
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.
Theatrical
Dec 12, 1976
Director
Producer
Music
Studio
Renn Productions, Fideline Films, E.F.V.E Films, Andrea Films
Original Title
Le Jouet
Original Language
French
Keywords
Cast
Full credits →P
Pierre Richard
François Perrin, journalist
M
Michel Bouquet
Pierre Rambal-Cochet, powerful businessman
F
Fabrice Greco
Eric Rambal-Cochet, son of Pierre
J
Jacques François
Mr. de Blénac, editor-in-chief of the newspaper
D
Daniel Ceccaldi
The family man
C
Charles Gérard
The photographer, colleague of François
M
Michel Aumont
Georges Pouzier, owner of the toy store
G
Gérard Jugnot
Pignier, journalist with sweaty hands
M
Michel Robin
The butler
M
Michèle Sand
Nicole Perrin, wife of François
A
Alix Mahieux
The governess
L
Lyne Chardonnet
Miss Blond
L
Lyvia D'Alche
Hostess
Y
Yves Barsacq
Robert
B
Bernard Bauronne
Pilot
S
Serge Berry
Head waiter
É
Éva Darlan
The press secretary
J
Jean-Pierre Helbert
The bearded man dismissed
C
Chantal Jolis
Servant
J
Jean Lanier
Head waiter
