
The Toy
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In this 1982 comedy directed by Richard Donner, the story follows a down-on-his-luck journalist, played by Richard Pryor, who finds himself in an unusual predicament when he is hired as a “toy” for the spoiled son of a wealthy businessman, portrayed by Jackie Gleason. The film explores themes of friendship, privilege, and personal growth as the journalist navigates the challenges of his new role. While the movie did not receive any major awards, it is notable for its unique premise and the comedic chemistry between Pryor and Gleason. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.
Duration:1h 42min
Views:2079
Release:1982
Release Date:1982-12-10
Director:Richard Donner
Actors:Annazette Chase, Don Hood, Jackie Gleason, Karen Leslie-Lyttle, Ned Beatty, Richard Pryor, Scott Schwartz, Teresa Ganzel, Tony King, Wilfrid Hyde-White
Country:United States of America
Company:Columbia Pictures, Delphi Films, Rastar Pictures
Awards:1 win total
Budget:$17,000,000
Worldwide Gross:$47,118,057
TMDB:5.8
Rotten Tomatoes:3%
FilmAffinity:4.9
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