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Le jouet (1976) -- It’s a comedy about a megalomaniac millionaire (Jackie Gleason) who hires a broke writer (Richard Pryor) to be a human plaything for his son, the unfortunately named Master Bates.

Overview

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Director:

Francis Veber

Writer:

Francis Veber (short story)

Contact:

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Release Date:

8 December 1976 (France) more

Genre:

Comedy more

Plot:

When François, a journalist, is touring a big store for an article, he is chosen by the son of the owner... more | add synopsis

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Awards:

3 nominations more

User Comments:

a petite masterpiece more (11 total)


Cast

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Pierre Richard ... François Perrin
Michel Bouquet ... Pierre Rambal-Cochet
Fabrice Greco ... Eric Rambal-Cochet
Jacques François ... Blénac
Daniel Ceccaldi ... Le père de famille
Charles Gérard ... Le photographe
Michel Aumont ... Le directeur du magasin
Suzy Dyson ... Madame Rambal-Crochet
Gérard Jugnot ... Pignier
Michel Robin ... Le domestique
Michèle Sand ... Nicole Perrin
Lyne Chardonnet ... Mlle Blond
Alix Mahieux ... La gouvernante
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Yves Barsacq ... Robert
Bernard Bauronne ... Pilote
Serge Berry ... Un maître d'hôtel
Lyvia D'Alche ... L'hôtesse
Eva Darlan ... L'attachée de presse
Fred Descamp ... Le portier
Oscar Facchino ... Un domestique
Marie Frey ... Une domestique
Guy Gerbaud ... Un domestique
Jean-Pierre Helbert ... Le barbu
Paul Horn ... Indien
Catherine Idabou ... La dactylo
Jacqueline Jako-Mica ... Un domestique
Chantal Jolis ... Une domestique
Jean Lanier ... Un maître d'hôtel
Henri Laurent ... Un chauffeur
Roger Muni ... Le maître d'hôtel (as Roger Muny)
André Nader ... Un jardinier
Pierre Negre ... Le directeur de l'usine
Jacqueline Noëlle ... Une secrétaire
Roger Riffard ... Un jardinier
Michel Ruhl ... Le banquier
Bernard Soufflet ... Le cycliste
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Additional Details

Also Known As:

The Toy (USA)
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Runtime:

95 min

Country:

France

Language:

French

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Finland:S

Company:

Andrea Films more


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Movie Connections:

References Enter the Dragon (1973) more


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a petite masterpiece, 6 May 2004
Author: smigel_bain from Washington DC

I saw this film in Washington DC in the '70s, and was captivated. Then I brought friends and saw it again and again. Unfortunately, it is not available now in the States, though the coarse remake with Pryor and Gleason has overshadowed it. How can this be?? Richard has a delightful blend of tenderness and integrity that urge the viewer toward a more optimistic view -- that one person can make a big difference in someone's life. And the ending of the film suggests that we need to give much more credit to our small ones' ability to recognize truth and honor. If you have the chance, see it. If you know how to lobby to get this film the North American distribution it deserves (in VHS or DVD), please get on board!

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