Parasite
2019 · Comedy · Thriller
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Film / 1976
The Toy
Directed by
Francis Veber
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 …
The story
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.
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Cast
Pierre RichardFrançois Perrin, journalist
Michel BouquetPierre Rambal-Cochet, powerful businessman
Fabrice GrecoEric Rambal-Cochet, son of Pierre
Jacques FrançoisMr. de Blénac, editor-in-chief of the newspaper
Daniel CeccaldiThe family man
Charles GérardThe photographer, colleague of François
Michel AumontGeorges Pouzier, owner of the toy store
Gérard JugnotPignier, journalist with sweaty hands
Suzy DysonChristine Rambal-Cochet, Pierre's young wife
Michel RobinThe butler
Michèle SandNicole Perrin, wife of François
Alix MahieuxThe governess
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Lyne ChardonnetMiss Blond
Lyvia D'AlcheHostess
Yves BarsacqRobert
Bernard BauronnePilot
Serge BerryHead waiter
Éva DarlanThe press secretary
Fred DescampThe doorman
Marie FreyServant
Guy GerbaudServant
Jean-Pierre HelbertThe bearded man dismissed
Jacqueline Jako-MicaServant
Chantal JolisServant
Jean LanierHead waiter
Henri LaurentChauffeur
Roger MuniHead waiter
André NaderLucien, gardener
Pierre NègreFactory director
Jacqueline NoëlleSecretary
Roger RiffardPaul, gardener
Michel RuhlBanker
Bernard SouffletCyclist
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