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The Story of a Cheat
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The Story of a Cheat

1936-10-02 · 81 min · ★ 7.5

Comedy · Crime

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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Directors
Sacha Guitry
Production companies
Cinéas
Countries
France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Sacha GuitrySacha Guitryle tricheur
Jacqueline DelubacJacqueline Delubacla femme
Marguerite MorenoMarguerite Morenol'aventurière
Pauline CartonPauline CartonMadame Moriot
Rosine DeréanRosine Deréanla voleuse professionnelle
FréhelFréhella rouquine, chanteuse du beuglant
Elmire VautierElmire Vautierla comtesse Beauchamp (jeune)
Serge GraveSerge Gravele tricheur (petit garçon)
Pierre AssoPierre Assole tricheur (jeune homme)
Roger DuchesneRoger DuchesneSerge Abramitch
Henri PfeiferHenri PfeiferM. Charbonnier
Pierre LabryPierre LabryMaître Morlot, le notaire et cousin
Adolphe BorchardAdolphe Borchardle pianiste du beuglant
Fernand Trignolle curé
Roger Royerun joueur
Gaston DuprayGaston Duprayle garçon de café

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