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.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Toy Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-05-31
Top Cast
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Richard Pryor
Jack Brown
Jackie Gleason
Ulysses Simpson 'U.S.' Bates
Ned Beatty
Sydney Morehouse
Scott Schwartz
Eric Bates
Teresa Ganzel
Fancy Bates
Wilfrid Hyde-White
Barkley
Tony King
Clifford
Annazette Chase
Angela
Don Hood
O'Brien
Karen Leslie-Lyttle
Fraulein
Virginia Capers
Ruby Simpson
Steve Kahan
State Trooper
B.J. Hopper
Geffran
Ray Spruell
Senator Newcomb
Stocker Fontelieu
District Attorney Russell
Robert Adams
Store Executive
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 10, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$28M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$47.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.68x
+$19.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Donner
- Screenplay & Story
- Carol Sobieski
- Original Score
- Patrick Williams
- Original Title
- The Toy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $28M
- Worldwide Gross
- $47.1M
- Production Studios
- Delphi Films, Columbia Pictures, Rastar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Donner
Carol Sobieski, Francis Veber
Patrick Williams
László Kovács
Richard A. Harris, Michael A. Stevenson
Phil Feldman, Ray Stark
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Donner
Director
Carol Sobieski
Screenplay
Phil Feldman
Producer
Ray Stark
Producer
Patrick Williams
Original Music Composer
László Kovács
Director of Photography
Richard A. Harris
Editor
Michael A. Stevenson
Editor
Charles Rosen
Production Design
Moss Mabry
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Toy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed The Toy?
The Toy was directed by Richard Donner.
Who stars in The Toy?
The principal cast of The Toy includes Richard Pryor, Jackie Gleason, Ned Beatty, Scott Schwartz, Teresa Ganzel.
When was The Toy released and how long is it?
The Toy was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Toy?
The Toy had a reported production budget of $28M and grossed $47.1M at the worldwide box office (1.68 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Toy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Toy was composed by Patrick Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Toy?
The Toy holds official age classifications: FR: TP; US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).