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The Toy

Original title: Le jouet
  • 1976
  • PG
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
6.6K
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Pierre Richard in The Toy (1976)
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A poor journalist finds himself as a toy of a boss' son. Making friends with a naughty child, he tries to save him from the cruel power of his father.A poor journalist finds himself as a toy of a boss' son. Making friends with a naughty child, he tries to save him from the cruel power of his father.A poor journalist finds himself as a toy of a boss' son. Making friends with a naughty child, he tries to save him from the cruel power of his father.

  • Director
    • Francis Veber
  • Writer
    • Francis Veber
  • Stars
    • Pierre Richard
    • Michel Bouquet
    • Fabrice Greco
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    6.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Francis Veber
    • Writer
      • Francis Veber
    • Stars
      • Pierre Richard
      • Michel Bouquet
      • Fabrice Greco
    • 15User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

    Videos1

    Bande-annonce [OV]
    Trailer 2:27
    Bande-annonce [OV]

    Photos59

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    Pierre Richard
    Pierre Richard
    • François Perrin
    Michel Bouquet
    Michel Bouquet
    • Pierre Rambal-Cochet
    Fabrice Greco
    • Eric Rambal-Cochet
    Jacques François
    Jacques François
    • Blénac
    Daniel Ceccaldi
    Daniel Ceccaldi
    • Le père de famille
    Charles Gérard
    • Le photographe
    Michel Aumont
    Michel Aumont
    • Le directeur du magasin
    Suzy Dyson
    • Madame Rambal-Crochet
    Gérard Jugnot
    Gérard Jugnot
    • Pignier
    Michel Robin
    Michel Robin
    • Le domestique
    Michèle Sand
    • Nicole Perrin
    Alix Mahieux
    • La gouvernante
    Lyne Chardonnet
    • Mlle Blond
    Lyvia D'Alche
    • L'hôtesse
    Yves Barsacq
    Yves Barsacq
    • Robert
    Bernard Bauronne
    • Pilote
    Serge Berry
    • Maître d'hôtel
    Éva Darlan
    Éva Darlan
    • L'attachée de presse
    • (as Eva Darlan)
    • Director
      • Francis Veber
    • Writer
      • Francis Veber
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    • Trivia
      Remade in 1982 starring Richard Pryor and Jackie Gleason and Directed by Richard Donner
    • Goofs
      Around 01:18:41, François's arms are along his body. On the next shot, his thumbs are inside pockets. On the next shot, his arms are along his body again. And so on...
    • Connections
      Featured in Francis Veber artisan du rire: La mécanique dure rire (2002)

    User reviews15

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    Where for art Le Jouet???

    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
    • kornopolous
    • Dec 3, 2001
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    • Release date
      • December 8, 1976 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • France
    • Official site
      • Pathé (France)
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Čovjek igračka
    • Filming locations
      • Paris, France
    • Production companies
      • Fideline Films
      • Renn Productions
      • EFVE
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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