About this movie
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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Quick facts
Year
1936
Runtime
1h 21m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.5/10
Votes
73
Genre
Comedy, Crime
Director
Language
FR
Cast
gambler
jewel thief
scoundrel
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Questions about The Story of a Cheat
How long is The Story of a Cheat?
The Story of a Cheat has a runtime of 1h 21m (1 hour and 21 minutes).
Who directed The Story of a Cheat?
The Story of a Cheat was directed by Sacha Guitry and released in 1936.
What genre is The Story of a Cheat?
The Story of a Cheat is a Comedy, Crime film (1936).
Who stars in The Story of a Cheat?
The cast of The Story of a Cheat includes Sacha Guitry, Jacqueline Delubac, Marguerite Moreno, Pauline Carton, Rosine Deréan.
What is the TMDB rating for The Story of a Cheat?
The Story of a Cheat has a TMDB rating of 7.5/10 based on 73 votes.
