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5.4 / 10(22 votes)IMDbR19721h 25mUnited States of America

Toys Are Not for Children

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Synopsis

Emotionally stunted child-like woman Jamie Godard not only suffers from an unhealthy fixation on her long absent father, but also has an obsession with all the toys he gave her as a little girl. After getting a job at a toy store, Jamie decides to marry co-worker Charlie Belmond. When the marriage doesn't work out, Jamie runs away to New York City and becomes a prostitute who specializes in servicing perverted old men who want to play daddy with her.

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Toys Are Not For Children (1972) - Trailer HD 1080p

Type: Trailer • Published 2020-09-23

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

May 31, 1972

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

October 7, 2019

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Stanley H. Brassloff
Screenplay & Story
Macs McAree
Original Score
Jacques Urbont
Original Title
Toys Are Not for Children
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 25m
Production Studios
Boxoffice International Pictures (BIP)

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Stanley H. Brassloff

Screenplay & Story

Macs McAree, Stanley H. Brassloff

Original Score & Music

Jacques Urbont

Director of Photography

Rolph Laube

Film Editing

Jerry Siegel

Producers

Samuel M. Chartock, Stanley H. Brassloff

Department Leadership Roster

Stanley H. Brassloff

Director

Macs McAree

Screenplay

Samuel M. Chartock

Producer

Stanley H. Brassloff

Producer

Jerry Siegel

Editor

Jacques Urbont

Original Music Composer

Rolph Laube

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)18

Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Toys Are Not for Children

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What is Toys Are Not for Children about?

Emotionally stunted child-like woman Jamie Godard not only suffers from an unhealthy fixation on her long absent father, but also has an obsession with all the toys he gave her as a little girl. After getting a job at a toy store, Jamie decides to marry co-worker Charlie Belmond. When the marriage doesn't work out, Jamie runs away to New York City and becomes a prostitute who specializes in servicing perverted old men who want to play daddy with her.

Who directed Toys Are Not for Children?

Toys Are Not for Children was directed by Stanley H. Brassloff.

Who stars in Toys Are Not for Children?

The principal cast of Toys Are Not for Children includes Marcia Forbes, Harlan Cary Poe, Evelyn Kingsley, Luis Arroyo, Fran Warren.

When was Toys Are Not for Children released and how long is it?

Toys Are Not for Children was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.

Who composed the musical score for Toys Are Not for Children?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Toys Are Not for Children was composed by Jacques Urbont.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Toys Are Not for Children?

Toys Are Not for Children holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).