The Toy (1982)

When Jackie Gleason told his son he could have any present he wanted, he picked the most outrageous gift of all...Richard Pryor.

The Toy (1982) poster

On one of his bratty son Eric's annual visits, the plutocrat U.S. Bates takes him to his department store and offers him anything in it as a gift. Eric chooses a black janitor who has made him laugh with his antics. At first the man suffers many indignities as Eric's "toy", but gradually teaches the lonely boy what it is like to have and to be a friend.

Director: Richard Donner
Genre: Comedy, Family
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Patrick Williams
Cinematography: László Kovács
Editing: Michael A. Stevenson, Richard A. Harris
Production: Delphi Films, Columbia Pictures, Rastar Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: Deutsch, English
Budget: $28M
Box Office: $47M
Original Language: en

Keywords

department store, rich kid, trophy wife, employment termination, richard pryor

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Toy about?
On one of his bratty son Eric's annual visits, the plutocrat U.S. Bates takes him to his department store and offers him anything in it as a gift. Eric chooses a black janitor who has made him laugh with his antics. At first the man suffers many indignities as Eric's "toy", but gradually teaches the lonely boy what it is like to have and to be a friend.
Who directed The Toy?
The Toy was directed by Richard Donner.
Who stars in The Toy?
The Toy stars Richard Pryor, Jackie Gleason, Ned Beatty, Scott Schwartz, Teresa Ganzel, Wilfrid Hyde-White.
How long is The Toy?
The Toy has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
What genre is The Toy?
The Toy is a Comedy, Family film.
What is the budget of The Toy?
The Toy had a budget of $28M.
How much did The Toy gross?
The Toy grossed $47M worldwide.
Where was The Toy produced?
The Toy was produced in United States of America.