Le jouet

Dec 8 1976 PG 1h 35m
Comedy, Drama

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.

Plot

When François, a journalist, is touring a big store for an article, he is chosen by the son of the owner, Rambal-Cochet, as his new toy. All afraid of the despotic industrialist who is also the newspaper's owner, François is forced to agree to this masquerade. Becoming the friend of the child, he induces him, who wants to make a newspaper, to unveil publicly the real tyrannical way of life of his father.

Written by

Francis Veber

Directed by

Francis Veber

Cast

Pierre Richard, Michel Bouquet, Fabrice Greco

Crew

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Production Countries

France

Production Companies

E.F.V.E Films, Fideline Films, Renn Productions, Andrea Films

Languages

Français

Awards

3 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
6,719
Average Rating
7.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA