The Toy
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.
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Cast
- Pierre Richard — François Perrin, journalist
- Michel Bouquet — Pierre Rambal-Cochet, powerful businessman
- Fabrice Greco — Eric Rambal-Cochet, son of Pierre
- Jacques François — Mr. de Blénac, editor-in-chief of the newspaper
- Daniel Ceccaldi — The family man
- Charles Gérard — The photographer, colleague of François
- Michel Aumont — Georges Pouzier, owner of the toy store
- Gérard Jugnot — Pignier, journalist with sweaty hands
- Suzy Dyson — Christine Rambal-Cochet, Pierre's young wife
- Michel Robin — The butler
- Michèle Sand — Nicole Perrin, wife of François
- Alix Mahieux — The governess