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The Cheat
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The Cheat

1984-08-08 · 100 min · ★ 4.4

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.

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Directors
Yannick Bellon
Production companies
L.C.J. Editions & Productions, Les Productions du Daunou, Les Films de l'Equinoxe, Paris Occitanie Production
Countries
France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Victor LanouxVictor LanouxCommissaire Michel Verta
Anny DupereyAnny DupereyNathalie Verta
Valérie MairesseValérie MairesseMarilyn
Xavier DelucXavier DelucBernard
Michel GalabruMichel GalabruJean Morane / Sylvain Morane
Roland BlancheRoland BlancheManuel Garcia
Michèle SimonnetMichèle SimonnetMarianne
Patrick RaynalPatrick RaynalRené Villedieu
Gérard HéroldGérard HéroldGérard
Guy TréjanGuy TréjanRaymond
Jacky LaurentJacky
Guillaume Boisseau
Jean Boissery
Franck Capillery
Patrick CatalifoPatrick CatalifoUn voyou
Marc Chauvin
Robert Dadiès
Jacques de Berne
Bruno Devienne
Erichka

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