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The Cheat (1984)

Movie ★ 4.4 100 min

Thriller Crime

In Bordeaux, a gay man's murder leads Inspector Verta to investigate. He develops feelings for Bernard, a musician suspect, jeopardizing his marriage and impartiality in the case.

Yannick Bellon Director Yannick Bellon Writer Alain Marcel Writer

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Quick facts

Released
August 8, 1984
Runtime
100 min
IMDb
tt0088297
Country
Language
Studio
L.C.J. Editions & Productions, Les Productions du Daunou, Les Films de l'Equinoxe, Paris Occitanie Production

Themes

Cast

Victor Lanoux Victor Lanoux Commissaire Michel Verta Anny Duperey Anny Duperey Nathalie Verta Valérie Mairesse Valérie Mairesse Marilyn Xavier Deluc Xavier Deluc Bernard Michel Galabru Michel Galabru Jean Morane / Sylvain Morane Roland Blanche Roland Blanche Manuel Garcia Michèle Simonnet Michèle Simonnet Marianne Patrick Raynal Patrick Raynal René Villedieu Gérard Hérold Gérard Hérold Gérard Guy Tréjan Guy Tréjan Raymond Jacky Laurent Jacky Guillaume Boisseau Jean Boissery Franck Capillery Patrick Catalifo Patrick Catalifo Un voyou Marc Chauvin Robert Dadiès Jacques de Berne

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Cheat about?
In Bordeaux, a gay man's murder leads Inspector Verta to investigate. He develops feelings for Bernard, a musician suspect, jeopardizing his marriage and impartiality in the case.
Who directed The Cheat?
The Cheat was directed by Yannick Bellon.
Who stars in The Cheat?
The Cheat stars Victor Lanoux, Anny Duperey, Valérie Mairesse, Xavier Deluc.
When was The Cheat released?
The Cheat is a 1984 thriller, crime film.
Where can I watch The Cheat?
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