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The Toy

  • 1982
  • PG
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
14K
YOUR RATING
Jackie Gleason, Richard Pryor, and Scott Schwartz in The Toy (1982)
Official Trailer
Play trailer2:39
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99+ Photos
SlapstickComedy

An underemployed reporter finds himself literally purchased as a toy for a rich spoiled brat.An underemployed reporter finds himself literally purchased as a toy for a rich spoiled brat.An underemployed reporter finds himself literally purchased as a toy for a rich spoiled brat.

  • Director
    • Richard Donner
  • Writers
    • Francis Veber
    • Carol Sobieski
  • Stars
    • Richard Pryor
    • Jackie Gleason
    • Ned Beatty
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    14K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Richard Donner
    • Writers
      • Francis Veber
      • Carol Sobieski
    • Stars
      • Richard Pryor
      • Jackie Gleason
      • Ned Beatty
    • 52User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
    • 16Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Trailer 2:39
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    Top Cast62

    Richard Pryor
    Richard Pryor
    • Jack Brown
    Jackie Gleason
    Jackie Gleason
    • U.S. Bates
    Ned Beatty
    Ned Beatty
    • Mr. Morehouse
    Scott Schwartz
    Scott Schwartz
    • Eric Bates
    Teresa Ganzel
    Teresa Ganzel
    • Fancy Bates
    Wilfrid Hyde-White
    Wilfrid Hyde-White
    • Barkley
    Annazette Chase
    Annazette Chase
    • Angela
    Tony King
    Tony King
    • Clifford
    Don Hood
    Don Hood
    • O'Brien
    Karen Leslie-Lyttle
    Karen Leslie-Lyttle
    • Fraulein
    Virginia Capers
    Virginia Capers
    • Ruby Simpson
    B.J. Hopper
    • Geffran
    Linda McCann
    • Honey Russell
    Ray Spruell
    • Senator Newcomb
    Stocker Fontelieu
    • District Attorney Russell
    Stuart Baker-Bergen
    • Aerobics Class Leader
    Robert Adams
    • Store Executive
    Mark Bennett
    • Store Executive
    • Director
      • Richard Donner
    • Writers
      • Francis Veber
      • Carol Sobieski
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews52

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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'The Toy' Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Curabitur pretium tincidunt lacus.

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Richard Pryor wrote favorably of his working relationship with Jackie Gleason in his autobiography. He said that the stories Gleason told on set were funnier than anything in the film.
    • Goofs
      When Jack is rolling in the inflatable wheel, during a closeup a crew member's hand appears from the right side of the screen to help balance the wheel.
    • Quotes
      • Jack Brown: Angela! Jesus H. Christ!
      • Eric Bates: Is that her full name?
    • Crazy credits
      The closing credits are shown aside four toy darts.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Pryor to Murphy (1983)
    • Soundtracks
      I Just Want To Be Your Friend
      Performed by Jeffrey Osborne
      Music and Lyrics by Trevor Lawrence and Frank Musker

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    FAQ1

    • The toy car the kid rides down the stairs with Richard Pryor?

    Details

    • Release date
      • December 10, 1982 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Sony Movie Channel (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Su juguete preferido
    • Filming locations
      • 19050 Perkins Rd E, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA(Bates estate)
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Delphi Films
      • Rastar Pictures
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $17,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $47,118,057
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,322,804
      • Dec 12, 1982
    • Gross worldwide
      • $47,118,057
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 42m(102 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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