Misdeal (1928)
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.
Director: Jean Grémillon
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 81 min
Release Date: September 14, 1928
Cast
- Charles Dullin - Olivier Maldone
- Marcelle Charles Dullin - Missia, clairvoyant
- Geymond Vital - Marcellin Maldone
- André Bacqué - Just Maldone, the uncle
- George Seroff - Leonardo, servant
- Annabella - Flora Lévigné
- Roger Karl - Lévigné father
- Mathilde Alberti - Grocer (uncredited)
- Lucien Arnaud - Traveler (uncredited)
- Genica Athanasiou - Zita (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Alexandre Arnoux (Scenario Writer)
Music: Erik Satie, Jean Grémillon
Production: La Société des Films Charles Dullin
Country: France
Language: No Language
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Jean Grémillon
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Misdeal 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 directed Misdeal?
- Misdeal was directed by Jean Grémillon.
- Who stars in Misdeal?
- Misdeal stars Charles Dullin, Marcelle Charles Dullin, Geymond Vital, André Bacqué, George Seroff, Annabella.
- How long is Misdeal?
- Misdeal has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- What genre is Misdeal?
- Misdeal is a Drama film.
- Where was Misdeal produced?
- Misdeal was produced in France.