The Cheat
Manèges
Synopsis
The life of a weak-willed man is thrust into a downward spiral by the scheming of his manipulative girlfriend and her mother.
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Bernard Blier
Robert
Simone Signoret
Dora
Jacques Baumer
Louis
Mona Dol
Head Nurse
Laure Diana
La cavalière du manège
Fernand Rauzéna
Les chefs des 'girls'
Jean Ozenne
Eric
Jean Hébey
L'acheteur de chevaux
Pierre Naugier
Alain Debrus
Gabriel Gobin
Émile
Max Monroy
Jane Marken
La mère de Dora
Frank Villard
François
Diana Bel
(uncredited)
Maurice Derville
(uncredited)
Gisèle François
(uncredited)
Jacques Harden
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 30, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yves Allégret
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Sigurd
- Original Title
- Manèges
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- DisCina, Les Films Modernes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yves Allégret
Jacques Sigurd
Jean Bourgoin
Suzanne Girardin, Maurice Serein
André Paulvé, Émile Natan
Department Leadership Roster
Yves Allégret
Director
Jacques Sigurd
Screenplay
André Paulvé
Producer
Émile Natan
Producer
Jean Bourgoin
Director of Photography
Suzanne Girardin
Editor
Maurice Serein
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cheat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Cheat about?
The life of a weak-willed man is thrust into a downward spiral by the scheming of his manipulative girlfriend and her mother.
Who directed The Cheat?
The Cheat was directed by Yves Allégret.
Who stars in The Cheat?
The principal cast of The Cheat includes Bernard Blier, Simone Signoret, Jacques Baumer, Mona Dol, Laure Diana.
When was The Cheat released and how long is it?
The Cheat was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cheat?
The Cheat holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).