The Story of a Cheat(1936)
Le Roman d'un tricheur
The Story of a Cheat Synopsis
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...
The Story of a Cheat (1936) is a comedy and crime film directed by Sacha Guitry, released on October 2, 1936 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars Sacha Guitry, Jacqueline Delubac, Marguerite Moreno and Pauline Carton. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 75 ratings.
- Director:
- Sacha Guitry
- Writers:
- Sacha Guitry
- Producers:
- Serge Sandberg
- Cinematographer:
- Marcel Lucien
- Composer:
- Adolphe Borchard
- Production:
- Cinéas
- Status:
- Released
The Story of a Cheat Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sacha Guitry
as le tricheur
Jacqueline Delubac
as la femme
Marguerite Moreno
as l'aventurière
- Pauline Carton
Pauline Carton
as Madame Moriot
Rosine Deréan
as la voleuse professionnelle
Fréhel
as la rouquine, chanteuse du beuglant
Elmire Vautier
as la comtesse Beauchamp (jeune)
Serge Grave
as le tricheur (petit garçon)
Pierre Asso
as le tricheur (jeune homme)
Roger Duchesne
as Serge Abramitch
Henri Pfeifer
as M. Charbonnier
Pierre Labry
as Maître Morlot, le notaire et cousin
Key crew
Directed by Sacha Guitry, written by Sacha Guitry, produced by Serge Sandberg.
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The Story of a Cheat Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 75 ratings.
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The Story of a Cheat – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Story of a Cheat online?
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The Story of a Cheat (1936) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Story of a Cheat?
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The main cast of The Story of a Cheat (1936) includes Sacha Guitry, Jacqueline Delubac, Marguerite Moreno, Pauline Carton and Rosine Deréan. The film was directed by Sacha Guitry. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Story of a Cheat released?
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The Story of a Cheat was released on October 2, 1936 and runs for 1h 21m.
Is The Story of a Cheat worth watching?
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The Story of a Cheat (1936) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 75 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.