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.

• Francis VeberDirector
• Vladimir CosmaOriginal Music Composer
• Francis VeberWriter

• Pierre RichardFrançois Perrin, journalist
• Michel BouquetPierre Rambal-Cochet, powerful businessman
• Fabrice GrecoEric Rambal-Cochet, son of Pierre
• Jacques FrançoisMr. de Blénac, editor-in-chief of the newspaper
• Daniel CeccaldiThe family man
• Charles GérardThe photographer, colleague of François
• Michel AumontGeorges Pouzier, owner of the toy store
• Gérard JugnotPignier, journalist with sweaty hands
• Suzy DysonChristine Rambal-Cochet, Pierre's young wife
• Michel RobinThe butler
• Michèle SandNicole Perrin, wife of François
• Alix MahieuxThe governess