The Cheat (1984)
La triche (original title)Reference View | Change View
- 1h 40min
- Crime, Thriller
- 08 Aug 1984 (France)
- Movie
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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Awards:
- 2 nominations.
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Cast
| Victor Lanoux | ... |
Commissaire Michel Verta
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| Anny Duperey | ... |
Nathalie Verta
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| Valérie Mairesse | ... |
Marilyn
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Xavier Deluc | ... |
Bernard Mirande
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| Michel Galabru | ... |
Jean Morane / Sylvain Morane
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| Roland Blanche | ... |
Manuel Garcia
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| Michèle Simonnet | ... |
Marianne
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Patrick Raynal | ... |
René Villedieu
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Gérard Hérold | ... |
Gérard
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| Guy Tréjan | ... |
Raymond
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Jacky Laurent | ... |
Jacky
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Guillaume Boisseau |
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Jean Boissery |
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Franck Capillery |
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| Patrick Catalifo | ... |
Un voyou
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Marc Chauvin |
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Robert Dadiès |
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Jacques de Berne | ... |
(as Jacques Deberne)
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Bruno Devienne |
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Erichka |
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Rémi Guez |
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Hélios |
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Kieki |
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Jacques Lègre |
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Karen Leslie |
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Joël Meziane |
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Jacques Morineau |
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| Jacques Nolot | ... |
Le portier du Paradis
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Victoire Parard |
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Pascale Poinsot |
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Denis Seurat |
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David Sharps |
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Maurice Venet |
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Philippe Pelletier | ... |
Un passant (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Yannick Bellon | ||
Written by
| Yannick Bellon | ... | () |
| Alain Marcel | ... | () |
| Rémi Waterhouse | ... | (dialogue) |
Produced by
| Denise Petitdidier | ... | producer |
Music by
| Catherine Lara | ||
Cinematography by
| Houshang Baharlou | ||
| Dominique Le Rigoleur | ||
Editing by
| Elisabeth Moulinier | ||
| Kenout Peltier | ||
Editorial Department
| Jeanne Kef | ... | assistant editor |
| Francesca Piqueras | ... | assistant editor |
Production Design by
| Pierre Voisin | ||
Costume Design by
| Monique Perrot | ||
Makeup Department
| Florence Fouquier D'Herouel | ... | makeup artist supervisor |
| Viviane Michel-Duffau | ... | key hair stylist (as Viviane Michel) |
Production Management
| Christian Dailly | ... | unit production manager |
| Clotilde Deflandre | ... | unit production manager |
| Régis Prunier | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jean-Pierre Barinaud | ... | second assistant director |
| France Debuisson | ... | first assistant director |
| Sylvie Mallet | ... | second assistant director |
| Djuro Pavlica | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Claude Chevant | ... | property master |
| Katia Wyszkop | ... | assistant art director (as Katia Vischkof) |
Sound Department
| Jacques Charrier | ... | post-synchronization |
| Louis Gimel | ... | sound |
| Jack Jullian | ... | sound mixer |
| Jérôme Lévy | ... | foley artist |
| Maguette Salla | ... | sound |
Stunts
| Jacques Anton | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Laurent Denis | ... | still photographer |
| Benoît Féréol | ... | grip |
| François Massoulier | ... | grip |
| Ahmad Mirshekari | ... | assistant camera |
| Pascal Pajaud | ... | electrician |
| Laurent Paolini | ... | electrician |
| François Paumard | ... | assistant camera |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Sophia Bouche | ... | costumer |
Music Department
| Tobias Hume | ... | composer: additional music |
Script and Continuity Department
| Suzanne Durrenberger | ... | script supervisor |
Production Companies
- L.C.J Editions & Productions (worldwide)
- Les Productions du Daunou
- Les Films de l'Equinoxe
- Paris Occitanie Production (participation)
Distributors
- Acteurs Auteurs Associés (AAA) (1984) (France) (theatrical)
- Doriane Film (2005) (France) (DVD) (box set)
- L.C.J Editions & Productions (2010) (France) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Pema Music (music publishing)
Storyline
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In the docks of Bordeaux a well-known homosexual was murdered. Police Inspector Michel Verta starts investigating, when he falls in love with Bernard, a handsome young musician. This not only threatens his family life but also his integrity, for he is married with a child and Bernard is one of the murder suspects.
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Did You Know?
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