The Toy
– On one of his bratty son Eric's annual visits, the plutocrat U.S. Bates takes him to his department ..
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.
10 Dec 1982
English, German
Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.
Richard Donner
Francis Veber (based on a film by), Carol Sobieski (screenplay by)
Richard Pryor, Jackie Gleason, Ned Beatty, Scott Schwartz
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.
1 win.
Sony Pictures Entertainment