The Toy

1976 ""

The Toy

7.4 | 1h35m | en | Drama

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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7.4 | 1h35m | en | Drama , Comedy | More Info

Released: December. 12,1976 | Released Producted By: Renn Productions , Fideline Films Country: Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website:

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Cast

Pierre Richard , Michel Bouquet , Fabrice Greco

Director

Bernard Evein

Producted By

Renn Productions , Fideline Films

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Cast

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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Reviews

smigel_bain I saw this film in Washington DC in the '70s, and was captivated. Then I brought friends and saw it again and again. Unfortunately, it is not available now in the States, though the coarse remake with Pryor and Gleason has overshadowed it. How can this be?? Richard has a delightful blend of tenderness and integrity that urge the viewer toward a more optimistic view -- that one person can make a big difference in someone's life. And the ending of the film suggests that we need to give much more credit to our small ones' ability to recognize truth and honor. If you have the chance, see it. If you know how to lobby to get this film the North American distribution it deserves (in VHS or DVD), please get on board!

kornopolous I saw this film in 1982. Our French teacher in High school took all her classes to see this one day during school. We were supposed to be immersed in the language while watching. Mostly, we got caught up in the story (and the subtitles) simple story that was simply told.However, the US version screwed it all up by making making it a farce. Subtlty is lost here in the US. I really would like to see it again, since I only saw it the once 20 years ago

syo Outstanding performance of Pierre, and let's say it can not surpass his performance in "Le Course a l'echalot" and not in "Les fugitives", because he plays it the best way, as he does always.Of course,it is only my opinion, and you have to see this one, if you want to have your own

rankener This movie has unfortunately been unavailable in the US. It served as the basis for the later US film, The Toy (star, Richard Pryor) but retained an integrity and beauty that was lost in the US remake. Pierre Richard plays the part of a man who has been purchased as a plaything for a rich man's son -- and manages to turn the role around in such a way that the young boy learns in a subtle but unmistakable fashion that all human beings are deserving of dignity and respect. A top notch performance by Pierre Richard, surpassing any of his later films (Tall Blonde Man, Comperes, etc.). I urge you to try this one out!