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The Toy
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THE TOY

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

19821h 42m5.9 TMDb

Directed by Richard Donner

Spoiler-Free

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.

Cast

Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor

Jack Brown

Jackie Gleason

Jackie Gleason

Ulysses Simpson 'U.S.' Bates

Ned Beatty

Ned Beatty

Sydney Morehouse

Scott Schwartz

Scott Schwartz

Eric Bates

Teresa Ganzel

Teresa Ganzel

Fancy Bates

Wilfrid Hyde-White

Wilfrid Hyde-White

Barkley

Tony King

Tony King

Clifford

Annazette Chase

Annazette Chase

Angela

Movie Vibe

Suspense5
Emotion5
Complexity6.5
Humor6.7
Realism6
Action5.4
Darkness4.5

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • viewers looking for a fun, witty watch

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action

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