The Toy (1982)
The Toy is a 1982 comedy movie directed by Richard Donner, with a running time of 1h 42m. It stars Richard Pryor, Jackie Gleason and Ned Beatty.
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.
Quick answers
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.
When was The Toy released?
The Toy was released on 10 December 1982.
How long is The Toy?
The Toy runs 1h 42m.
Who made The Toy?
The Toy was directed by Richard Donner.
Where can I watch The Toy?
The Toy is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch The Toy
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Richard Pryor as Jack Brown
- Jackie Gleason as Ulysses Simpson 'U.S.' Bates
- Ned Beatty as Sydney Morehouse
- Scott Schwartz as Eric Bates
- Teresa Ganzel as Fancy Bates
- Wilfrid Hyde-White as Barkley
- Tony King as Clifford
- Annazette Chase as Angela
- Don Hood as O'Brien
- Karen Leslie-Lyttle as Fraulein
- Virginia Capers as Ruby Simpson
- Steve Kahan as State Trooper