Overview

Swaying between pleasure and despair, Elric throws himself into his pathological passion for the casino. Meeting Suzie could have saved him, but the young woman also sinks into gambling hell. The couple then start getting involved in the fearsome world of professional cheaters.

Fun facts

Setting
Set in Portugal
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Music
Music by Peer Raben
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Robby Müller
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Details

Director: Barbet Schroeder
Writers: Steve BaësScreenplay, Novel
Barbet SchroederWriter
Pascal BonitzerWriter
Original title: Tricheurs
Status: Released
Release date: February 8, 1984
Original language: French
Countries: Germany, France, Portugal