The Cheaters

The Cheaters

THERE LAW IS IMMORALITY

Directed by Marcel Carné

Produced by Les Films Corona, Silver Films

1958120 min6.5 / 10

A morally ambiguous portrait of youth seduction into existentialist decadence in 1950s Paris, where charm and cynicism corrupt innocence.

Bob Letellier, a good looking rich kid who studies science, makes the acquaintance of Alain, a cynical and immoral young man. The latter introduces him to the existentialist circles of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Bob is invited to a party and becomes Clo's lover, a rich heiress.

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Questions people ask

  • Does The Cheaters end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.

  • Is The Cheaters sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is The Cheaters violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is The Cheaters scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Is The Cheaters easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity88

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise26

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Cheaters

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Cheaters

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Cheaters, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Cheaters, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Cheaters, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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