Deed Undone (1989): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1989, Deed Undone is a drama film directed by Frans van de Staak, running about 73 minutes.

What it’s about. Frans van de Staak, Holland's most prominent avant-garde director, made this film "...about people who want to get something done. I leave out the why as well as the results. What's left is the moment of endeavour. There are two couples. The four characters are played by eight actors. There is little dialogue. Sometimes a couple does not seem to live together, just to be alive together in the same room. Each one of them at one time walks through an anymous part of Amsterdam. They put their feet down with a will, clicking their way through town. We do not know where or why they are going. To a meeting, to get some exercise, nowhere? They have difficulty in communicating. They leave notes to each other on the table rather than talk. The film sometimes mocks their intensity. It is surprising that such a strange film can keep the viewer's attention for an hour and a quarter. But it certainly does. (Dutch Fim 1988-89)

Who’s in it. Deed Undone stars Thom Hoffman as Anton, Martien van den Ouwelant as Anton, Olga Zuiderhoek as Brigitte and Catherine ten Bruggencate as Brigitte, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Deed Undone has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deed Undone page.

If you liked it. Fans of Deed Undone tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.