The Toy

In this 1982 comedy directed by Richard Donner, a wealthy and spoiled young boy chooses an unconventional “toy” from his father’s department store: a down-on-his-luck journalist played by Richard Pryor. The film explores themes of friendship, social class, and the human spirit, all wrapped in a humorous package. Jackie Gleason also stars, adding to the film’s notable cast. While it didn’t win any major awards, it remains a memorable piece of 80s cinema. For those interested, it can be viewed on Soap2day for free.