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The Cheat (1984) · Cineora

The Cheat poster

A YANNICK BELLON FILM

The Cheat

19841h 40mMovie

CrimeThriller

IMDb6.6/ 10 · 306 votes

THE STORY

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.

Tense
Melancholic
Thought-provoking
LGBTQ+
Whodunit
Love

Pace: Measured
Intensity: Moderate
Complexity: Some focus

Good for talking about after and late nights.

DirectorYannick Bellon

FormatFeature film

TMDB4.4 / 10

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The people behind the story

Top cast

Victor LanouxCommissaire Michel Verta

Anny DupereyNathalie Verta

Valérie MairesseMarilyn

Xavier DelucBernard

Michel GalabruJean Morane / Sylvain Morane

Roland BlancheManuel Garcia

Michèle SimonnetMarianne

Patrick RaynalRené Villedieu

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