The Story of a Cheat
Life story of a charming scoundrel, with little dialogue other than the star/director's witty narration. As a boy, only he survives a family tragedy when he's deprived of supper (poisonous mushrooms!) for stealing...concluding that dishonesty pays. Through years of dabbling in crime and amusing adventures, two women appear and reappear in his life, a dazzling blonde jewel thief and a stunning brunette gambler. Finally, he meets the mysterious Charbonnier who had saved his life in World War I, leading to the surprising next phase in his career...
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Le Roman d'un tricheur
- Genres: Comedy, Crime
- Release Date: 1936-10-02
- Runtime: 81 minutes
- Rating: 7.435/10 (69 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Cinéas
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.3158
- Languages: French
Cast & Crew
Sacha Guitry
as le tricheur
Jacqueline Delubac
as la femme
Marguerite Moreno
as l'aventurière
Pauline Carton
as Madame Moriot
Rosine Deréan
as la voleuse professionnelle
Fréhel
as la rouquine, chanteuse du beuglant
Elmire Vautier
as la comtesse Beauchamp (jeune)
Serge Grave
as le tricheur (petit garçon)
Pierre Asso
as le tricheur (jeune homme)
Roger Duchesne
as Serge Abramitch
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Story of a Cheat?▼
The Story of a Cheat is a Comedy, Crime movie directed by . It was released on 1936-10-02.
Who are the main actors in The Story of a Cheat?▼
The main cast includes Sacha Guitry, Jacqueline Delubac, Marguerite Moreno, Pauline Carton, Rosine Deréan, .
Where can I watch The Story of a Cheat online?▼
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Is The Story of a Cheat based on a true story?▼
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What is the IMDb rating of The Story of a Cheat?▼
The Story of a Cheat has an IMDb rating of 7.435/10 based on 69 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Story of a Cheat?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Story of a Cheat?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Cinéas. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Story of a Cheat filmed?▼
The Story of a Cheat was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Story of a Cheat?▼
The total runtime of The Story of a Cheat is 81 minutes.
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Will there be a sequel to The Story of a Cheat?▼
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