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The Cheat (1949): Cast

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The Cheat is a 1949 drama directed by Yves Allégret, starring Bernard Blier as Robert, Simone Signoret and Gabriel Gobin. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.

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The Cheat (1949) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Director
Yves Allégret
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
Studio
DisCina
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Cheat About?

The premise of The Cheat without spoilers.

The life of a weak-willed man is thrust into a downward spiral by the scheming of his manipulative girlfriend and her mother.

The Cheat Themes & Keywords

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  • france
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Cast & crew

The Cheat Cast & Characters

Bernard Blier leads the cast as Robert, with Simone Signoret as Dora and Gabriel Gobin as Émile. Directed by Yves Allégret; 20 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Yves Allégret

More films directed by Yves Allégret: Germinal, When a Woman Meddles, Mademoiselle Nitouche and The Seven Deadly Sins.

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Details

The Cheat Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “The Wanton” and “Die Beichte ihres Lebens”.

Also known as
  • The Wanton
  • Die Beichte ihres Lebens
  • Intrighi di donne
  • Manéže

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FAQ

The Cheat FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Cheat, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Cheat?

The Cheat runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was The Cheat released?

The Cheat was released on July 26, 1949.

Who directed The Cheat?

The Cheat was directed by Yves Allégret.

More films by Yves Allégret

Who is in the cast of The Cheat?

The Cheat stars Bernard Blier as Robert, Simone Signoret as Dora and Gabriel Gobin as Émile, among 20 credited actors.

Does The Cheat have a post-credit scene?

No. The Cheat has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Cheat in?

The original language of The Cheat is French.

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