MOVIE

The Toy

Name: The Toy
Director: Francis Veber
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1976-12-08
Cast: Pierre Richard, Michel Bouquet, Fabrice Greco, Jacques François, Daniel Ceccaldi

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.

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. Needin… + more