Misdeal (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film · ★ 7.5

Released in 1928, Misdeal is a drama film directed by Jean Grémillon, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. Maldone is a canal worker, happy with his life after running away from his family estate. He falls in love with Zita, a young gypsy girl, during a local fete. However, after his brother dies, Maldone is called back to manage the estate. There, he takes up the life of a landowner and marries a neighbor's daughter. Years later Maldone is still restless on the estate, and becomes obsessed with Zita, after meeting her by chance one evening.
Who’s in it. Misdeal stars Charles Dullin as Olivier Maldone, Marcelle Charles Dullin as Missia, la voyante, Geymond Vital as Marcellin Maldone and André Bacqué as Juste Maldone, l'oncle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Misdeal has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Misdeal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Misdeal tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Misdeal (1928)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Misdeal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Misdeal worth watching?
- Misdeal holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Misdeal?
- Misdeal stars Charles Dullin, Marcelle Charles Dullin, Geymond Vital, André Bacqué and George Seroff.
