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Directed by Sergio Gobbi, Misdeal leans on a strong ensemble — Pierre Vaneck, Elsa Martinelli, Robert Hossein — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about thriller titles of 1969.
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