Cheaters
Tricheurs
Synopsis
Swaying between pleasure and despair, Elric throws himself into his pathological passion for the casino. Meeting Suzie could have saved him, but the young woman also sinks into gambling hell. The couple then start getting involved in the fearsome world of professional cheaters.
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Jacques Dutronc
Elric
Bulle Ogier
Suzie
Kurt Raab
Jörg
Steve Baës
Directeur Casino (as Steve Baes)
Virgílio Teixeira
Toni
Claus-Dieter Reents
Aldo
Robby Müller
Ingénieur
Carlos Wallenstein
Boudha (as Karl Wallenstein)
Barbet Schroeder
Un Joueur (uncredited)
Carlos César
Contrôleur (as Carlos Cesar)
Leandro Vale
Clochard
Roger Sarbib
Patron Suzie (as Roger Serbib)
Waldemar de Souza
Contrôleur (as Waldemar de Sousa)
Ladislau Ferreira
Surveillant Vidéo (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barbet Schroeder
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Baës
- Original Score
- Peer Raben
- Original Title
- Tricheurs
- Country of Origin
- Germany, France, Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Gouvernement Régional de Madère, Les Films du Losange, Metro Filmes, Rita Filmes, France 3 Cinéma, Ministère de la culture, Neue Bioskop Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barbet Schroeder
Steve Baës, Pascal Bonitzer, Barbet Schroeder
Peer Raben
Robby Müller
Denise de Casabianca
Paulo Branco, Margaret Ménégoz
Department Leadership Roster
Barbet Schroeder
Director
Steve Baës
Screenplay
Robby Müller
Director of Photography
Pascal Bonitzer
Writer
Isabel Branco
Costume Design
Peer Raben
Original Music Composer
Denise de Casabianca
Editor
Barbet Schroeder
Writer
Margaret Ménégoz
Producer
Catherine Meurisse
Costume Design
Zé Branco
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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BD Release: 1981-1985
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cheaters
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cheaters about?
Swaying between pleasure and despair, Elric throws himself into his pathological passion for the casino. Meeting Suzie could have saved him, but the young woman also sinks into gambling hell. The couple then start getting involved in the fearsome world of professional cheaters.
Who directed Cheaters?
Cheaters was directed by Barbet Schroeder.
Who stars in Cheaters?
The principal cast of Cheaters includes Jacques Dutronc, Bulle Ogier, Kurt Raab, Steve Baës, Virgílio Teixeira.
When was Cheaters released and how long is it?
Cheaters was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Cheaters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cheaters was composed by Peer Raben.
Is Cheaters based on a book or true story?
Cheaters is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Steve Baës".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cheaters?
Cheaters holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).