The Cheat

Aug 8, 1984

1h 40m

★ 3.8

Overview

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.

Genres

Thriller

Crime

Production Companies

L.C.J. Editions & Productions

Les Productions du Daunou

Les Films de l'Equinoxe

Paris Occitanie Production

The Cheat Trailers

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Cast

Commissaire Michel Verta

Victor Lanoux

Nathalie Verta

Anny Duperey

Marilyn

Valérie Mairesse

Bernard

Xavier Deluc

Jean Morane / Sylvain Morane

Michel Galabru

Manuel Garcia

Roland Blanche

Marianne

Michèle Simonnet

René Villedieu

Patrick Raynal

Gérard

Gérard Hérold

Raymond

Guy Tréjan

Jacky

Jacky Laurent

Guillaume Boisseau

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