---
title: "Misdeal"
year: 1969
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/misdeal-1969"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 318470
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 3.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Misdeal (1969) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/misdeal-1969

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Misdeal is a 1969 thriller film that follows a musician named Jacques Christens who receives a proposition from an old man to impersonate Paul de Baer, a man supposedly exiled in the Amazone, for ten million Francs. The scheme is presented as a way to save Mr. Baer from ruin.

The film holds cultural significance as an adaptation of Boileau and Narcejac's D'entre les Morts. With a runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes, it delivers a suspenseful narrative centered around deception and identity.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A musician is offered ten million Francs to impersonate an exiled man."

### Why Watch
- It features a premise where a musician is propositioned to impersonate someone else for a massive sum of money.
- It is an adaptation of Boileau and Narcejac's D'entre les Morts.
- It explores a high-stakes scheme intended to save a man from ruin.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Specific streaming availability and technical details are not provided in the text.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone and pacing reflect a thriller genre film with a runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #thriller, #identity-switch, #monetary-proposition, #adaptation, #literary-source

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Misdeal (1969)?
Streaming availability is not provided in the source materials.

### Q: Is Misdeal worth watching?
It may be worth watching for fans of thrillers adapted from Boileau and Narcejac's D'entre les Morts.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes.

### Q: What is the source material for Misdeal?
The film is an adaptation of Boileau and Narcejac's D'entre les Morts.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Misdeal — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/318470)
- [Misdeal (1969) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/318470-maldonne/cast)
- [Misdeal (1969) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/misdeal-1969/credits)
- [‎Misdeal (1969) directed by Sergio Gobbi • Reviews, film ...](https://letterboxd.com/film/misdeal/details/)

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