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Where to Watch The Toy (1976)
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.
ComedyDrama 95 min 6.9/10 from 324 votes
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Cast
- Pierre Richard as François Perrin, journalist
- Michel Bouquet as Pierre Rambal-Cochet, powerful businessman
- Fabrice Greco as Eric Rambal-Cochet, son of Pierre
- Jacques François as Mr. de Blénac, editor-in-chief of the newspaper
- Daniel Ceccaldi as The family man