The Toy | Le Jouet
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.
Description: 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.
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Budget: $0 | Revenue : $0
Runtime: 95 minutes
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Played François Perrin, journalist
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Played Pierre Rambal-Cochet, powerful businessman
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Played Eric Rambal-Cochet, son of Pierre
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Played Mr. de Blénac, editor-in-chief of the newspaper
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Played The family man
Charles Gérard
Played The photographer, colleague of François
Michel Aumont
Played Georges Pouzier, owner of the toy store
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Played Pignier, journalist with sweaty hands
Suzy Dyson
Played Christine Rambal-Cochet, Pierre's young wife
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Played The butler
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Played Nicole Perrin, wife of François
Alix Mahieux
Played The governess
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Played Miss Blond
Lyvia D'Alche
Played Hostess
Yves Barsacq
Played Robert
Bernard Bauronne
Played Pilot
Serge Berry
Played Head waiter
Éva Darlan
Played The press secretary
Fred Descamp
Played The doorman
Marie Frey
Played Servant
Guy Gerbaud
Played Servant
Jean-Pierre Helbert
Played The bearded man dismissed
Jacqueline Jako-Mica
Played Servant
Chantal Jolis
Played Servant
Jean Lanier
Played Head waiter
Henri Laurent
Played Chauffeur
Roger Muni
Played Head waiter
André Nader
Played Lucien, gardener
Pierre Nègre
Played Factory director
Jacqueline Noëlle
Played Secretary
Roger Riffard
Played Paul, gardener
Michel Ruhl
Played Banker
Bernard Soufflet
Played Cyclist
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