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The Story of a Cheat (1936)

★ 7.5/10 81 min Comedy, Crime France French
Director: Sacha Guitry
Writer: Sacha Guitry
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Description

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...

Top Cast

Sacha Guitry
Sacha Guitry le tricheur
Jacqueline Delubac
Jacqueline Delubac la femme
Marguerite Moreno
Marguerite Moreno l'aventurière
Pauline Carton
Pauline Carton Madame Moriot
Rosine Deréan
Rosine Deréan la voleuse professionnelle
Fréhel
Fréhel la rouquine, chanteuse du beuglant
Elmire Vautier
Elmire Vautier la comtesse Beauchamp (jeune)
Serge Grave
Serge Grave le tricheur (petit garçon)

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