The Cheat
6.6
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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Victor Lanoux
Commissaire Michel Verta
Known for
National Lampoon's European Vacation
Pardon Mon Affaire
Anny Duperey
Nathalie Verta
Known for
The ComDads
2 or 3 Things I Know About Her
Valérie Mairesse
Marilyn
Known for
Banzaï
Umbrella Coup
Xavier Deluc
Bernard
Known for
Tomorrow Is Ours
The Octopus
Michel Galabru
Jean Morane / Sylvain Morane
Known for
Asterix and Obelix Take On Caesar
The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space
Roland Blanche
Manuel Garcia
Known for
The Count of Monte Cristo
Nikita
Michèle Simonnet
Marianne
Known for
The New Look
Patrick Raynal
René Villedieu
Known for
My King
Gérard Hérold
Gérard
Known for
The Seventh Company Outdoors
My Father the Hero
Guy Tréjan
Raymond
Known for
Jo
The Beast
Jacky Laurent
Jacky
No other roles listed
Guillaume Boisseau
Known for
My American Uncle
Yannick Bellon Director · Alain Marcel Writer Catherine Lara Composer
United States release October 1, 1984 · Produced in France · Production Les Productions du Daunou, Les Films de l'Equinoxe
Production
L.C.J. Editions & Productions
Production
Les Productions du Daunou
Production
Les Films de l'Equinoxe
Production
Paris Occitanie Production
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Equinoxe Films
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France
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Original title
La Triche
Original language
French
Spoken on screen
French
Release dates
France · August 8, 1984
Theatrical
United States · October 1, 1984
Theatrical
United States
June 21, 1987 · Premiere · San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival
France
April 18, 2023 · Physical · DVD & Blu-Ray
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