The Story of a Cheat
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1936
1h 21m
French
Comedy, Crime
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The Story of a Cheat
Movie
1936
1h 21m
French
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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Cast
le tricheur
la femme
l'aventurière
Madame Moriot
la voleuse professionnelle
la rouquine, chanteuse du beuglant
la comtesse Beauchamp (jeune)
le tricheur (petit garçon)
le tricheur (jeune homme)
Serge Abramitch
M. Charbonnier
Maître Morlot, le notaire et cousi...
le pianiste du beuglant
le curé
un joueur
le garçon de café
Directed By: Sacha Guitry
Written By: Sacha Guitry
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