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."
Originally released in 1982. The Toy is a comedy/family film. directed by Richard Donner.
Starring Richard Pryor, Jackie Gleason, and Ned Beatty
Synopsis
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 Facts
Release Date
December 10, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (223 votes)
Budget
$28M
Production budget
Box Office
$47.1M
1.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $28,000,000
- Revenue
- $47,118,057
Production Companies
- Delphi Films
- Columbia Pictures
- Rastar Productions
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 laug...
Who directed The Toy?
The Toy was directed by Richard Donner.
How long is The Toy?
The Toy has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was The Toy released?
The Toy was released on December 10, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Toy?
The main cast of The Toy includes Richard Pryor, Jackie Gleason, Ned Beatty, Scott Schwartz, Teresa Ganzel.
Is The Toy worth watching?
The Toy has a user rating of 5.9/10 based on 223 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.