Still from Tricheurs — Tricheurs (1984) — Barbet SchroederPhotographed by Robby Müller

Barbet Schroeder

Tricheurs

Name: Tricheurs
Genre: Drama
Released: 1984
Duration: 94 min

Germany, France, Portugal / French / 1984 / 1h 34m

Drama

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Synopsis

Elric (Jacques Dutronc) has a gambling addiction: from casino to casino, he plays the roulette table, consumed by a twisted mix of intense pleasure and desperation. His encounter with Suzie (Bulle Ogier) throws his life into turmoil, but instead of curing his pathological passion, Suzie also falls prey to the game. Prisoners of their destiny, the couple plunge into another, more dangerous world: that of professional con artists.

Credits

Crew

DirectorBarbet Schroeder

WriterSteve Baës, Barbet Schroeder, Pascal Bonitzer

CinematographerRobby Müller

ComposerPeer Raben

EditorDenise de Casabianca

ProducerMargaret Ménégoz

Cast

Jacques Dutroncas Elric

Bulle Ogieras Suzie

Kurt Raabas Jörg

Steve Baësas Directeur Casino (as Steve Baes)

Virgílio Teixeiraas Toni

Claus-Dieter Reentsas Aldo

Robby Mülleras Ingénieur

Carlos Wallensteinas Boudha (as Karl Wallenstein)

Barbet Schroederas Un Joueur (uncredited)

Carlos Césaras Contrôleur (as Carlos Cesar)

Leandro Valeas Clochard

Roger Sarbibas Patron Suzie (as Roger Serbib)

Waldemar de Souzaas Contrôleur (as Waldemar de Sousa)

Ladislau Ferreiraas Surveillant Vidéo (uncredited)

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