The Cheat
La Triche
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Victor Lanoux
Commissaire Michel Verta
Anny Duperey
Nathalie Verta
Valérie Mairesse
Marilyn
Xavier Deluc
Bernard
Michel Galabru
Jean Morane / Sylvain Morane
Roland Blanche
Manuel Garcia
Michèle Simonnet
Marianne
Patrick Raynal
René Villedieu
Gérard Hérold
Gérard
Guy Tréjan
Raymond
Jacky Laurent
Jacky
Guillaume Boisseau
Jean Boissery
Franck Capillery
Patrick Catalifo
Un voyou
Marc Chauvin
Robert Dadiès
Jacques de Berne
Release History & Theatrical Window
San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 1, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 18, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yannick Bellon
- Screenplay & Story
- Rémi Waterhouse, Alain Marcel, Yannick Bellon
- Original Score
- Catherine Lara
- Original Title
- La Triche
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- L.C.J. Editions & Productions, Les Productions du Daunou, Les Films de l'Equinoxe, Paris Occitanie Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yannick Bellon
Rémi Waterhouse, Alain Marcel, Yannick Bellon
Catherine Lara
Houshang Baharlou, Dominique Le Rigoleur
Department Leadership Roster
Yannick Bellon
Director
Alain Marcel
Writer
Yannick Bellon
Writer
Catherine Lara
Original Music Composer
Houshang Baharlou
Director of Photography
Dominique Le Rigoleur
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cheat
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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 principal cast of The Cheat includes Victor Lanoux, Anny Duperey, Valérie Mairesse, Xavier Deluc, Michel Galabru.
When was The Cheat released and how long is it?
The Cheat was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Cheat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cheat was composed by Catherine Lara.