The Cheat
Seen it?1984 | 100 min | Thriller, Crime
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Aimed squarely at crime fans and people who enjoy a knot in their stomach. Best watched without your phone in hand. If you loved Anatomy of a Fall or Killer's Kiss, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, gritty.
- The pace
- Lean, with little time wasted, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Not ideal if you just want to unwind.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Yannick Bellon
- Victor LanouxCommissaire Michel Verta
- Anny DupereyNathalie Verta
- Valérie MairesseMarilyn
- Xavier DelucBernard
- Michel GalabruJean Morane / Sylvain Morane
- Roland BlancheManuel Garcia
- Michèle SimonnetMarianne
- Patrick RaynalRené Villedieu
- Gérard HéroldGérard
- Guy TréjanRaymond