The Cheat

The Cheat

4.4IMDb Score
Released:1984-08-08
Duration:100 min
Country:France
Director:Yannick Bellon
Actors:Victor Lanoux, Anny Duperey, Valérie Mairesse, Xavier Deluc, Michel Galabru
Production:L.C.J. Editions & Productions, Les Productions du Daunou, Les Films de l'Equinoxe, Paris Occitanie Production

Overview:

In Bordeaux, a gay man's murder leads Inspector Verta to investigate. He develops feelings for Bernard, a musician suspect, jeopardizing his marriage and impartiality in the case.

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