---
title: "The Cheat"
year: 1984
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-cheat-1984"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 63667
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 4.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Cheat (1984) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-cheat-1984

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Cheat is a film first released in 1984. Catalogued under Thriller, Crime. Produced and broadcast by L.C.J. Editions & Productions, Les Productions du Daunou, Les Films de l'Equinoxe. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A detective’s attraction endangers a murder case in Bordeaux."

### Why Watch
- Atmospheric Bordeaux setting
- Complex moral conflict
- Tense investigative drama

### Caveats & Content Note
- The inspector’s personal feelings may distract viewers seeking a pure procedural
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with adult themes of murder, sexuality, and marital strain, making it suited for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: crime, thriller, romantic, tension, investigative

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Yannick Bellon
- **Networks / Studios**: L.C.J. Editions & Productions, Les Productions du Daunou, Les Films de l'Equinoxe

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Victor Lanoux** as *Commissaire Michel Verta*
- **Anny Duperey** as *Nathalie Verta*
- **Valérie Mairesse** as *Marilyn*
- **Xavier Deluc** as *Bernard*
- **Michel Galabru** as *Jean Morane / Sylvain Morane*
- **Roland Blanche** as *Manuel Garcia*
- **Michèle Simonnet** as *Marianne*
- **Patrick Raynal** as *René Villedieu*
- **Gérard Hérold** as *Gérard*
- **Guy Tréjan** as *Raymond*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the central crime in the film?
The plot centers on the murder of a gay man in Bordeaux.

### Q: Who leads the investigation?
Inspector Verta is the detective assigned to the case.

### Q: What complicates the investigation?
Inspector Verta develops romantic feelings for Bernard, a musician suspect, threatening his impartiality.

### Q: Does the film address the inspector’s marriage?
Yes, his growing attraction puts his marriage at risk.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a thriller and crime film.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Cheat — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/63667)
- [The Cheat (1931 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cheat_(1931_film))
- [The Cheat (1931) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/173376-the-cheat)

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