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Klute

  • 19711971
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  • 1h 54m
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7.1/10
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Klute (1971)
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A small-town detective searching for a missing man has only one lead: a connection with a New York prostitute.A small-town detective searching for a missing man has only one lead: a connection with a New York prostitute.A small-town detective searching for a missing man has only one lead: a connection with a New York prostitute.
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  • Director
    • Alan J. Pakula
  • Writers
    • Andy Lewis
    • David E. Lewis
  • Stars
    • Jane Fonda
    • Donald Sutherland
    • Charles Cioffi
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  • Director
    • Alan J. Pakula
  • Writers
    • Andy Lewis
    • David E. Lewis
  • Stars
    • Jane Fonda
    • Donald Sutherland
    • Charles Cioffi
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 164User reviews
    • 90Critic reviews
    • 81Metascore
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    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 9 wins & 5 nominations total

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    Jane Fonda in Klute (1971)
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    Jane Fonda
    Jane Fonda
    • Bree Danielsas Bree Daniels
    Donald Sutherland
    Donald Sutherland
    • John Kluteas John Klute
    Charles Cioffi
    Charles Cioffi
    • Peter Cableas Peter Cable
    Roy Scheider
    Roy Scheider
    • Frank Ligourinas Frank Ligourin
    Dorothy Tristan
    Dorothy Tristan
    • Arlyn Pageas Arlyn Page
    Rita Gam
    Rita Gam
    • Trina Grunemanas Trina Gruneman
    Nathan George
    Nathan George
    • Traskas Trask
    Vivian Nathan
    Vivian Nathan
    • Psychiatristas Psychiatrist
    Morris Strassberg
    • Mr. Goldfarbas Mr. Goldfarb
    Barry Snider
    • Bergeras Berger
    Betty Murray
    • Holly Grunemanas Holly Gruneman
    Jane White
    Jane White
    • Janie Daleas Janie Dale
    Shirley Stoler
    Shirley Stoler
    • Momma Reeseas Momma Reese
    Robert Milli
    • Tom Grunemanas Tom Gruneman
    Anthony Holland
    Anthony Holland
    • Actor's Agentas Actor's Agent
    Fred Burrell
    • Man in Hotelas Man in Hotel
    Richard B. Shull
    Richard B. Shull
    • Sugarmanas Sugarman
    • (as Richard Shull)
    Mary Louise Wilson
    Mary Louise Wilson
    • Producer in Adv. Agencyas Producer in Adv. Agency
    • Director
      • Alan J. Pakula
    • Writers
      • Andy Lewis
      • David E. Lewis
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      According to her autobiography, Jane Fonda hung out with call girls and pimps for a week before beginning this film in order to prepare for her role. When none of the pimps offered to "represent" her, she became convinced she wasn't desirable enough to play a prostitute and urged the director to replace her with friend Faye Dunaway.
    • Goofs
      Bree's surname is inconsistent (Daniel or Daniels) throughout the entire movie. The end credits read Daniel.
    • Quotes

      Bree Daniel: Don't feel bad about losing your virtue. I sort of knew you would. Everybody always does.

    • Alternate versions
      Some network TV versions omit six minutes' worth of footage, including a scene where Klute (Donald Sutherland) finds the clue that leads him to the murderer.
    • Connections
      Featured in Klute in New York: A Background for Suspense (1971)
    • Soundtracks
      We Gather Together
      (uncredited)

      Written by Adrianus Valerius

      Lyrics by Theodore Baker

      Sung by Jane Fonda

    User reviews164

    Review
    Top review
    Jane Fonda As A High-Priced Call-Girl
    Donald Sutherland plays John Klute, a small town private investigator, whose search for a missing man leads him to a high-priced New York City call-girl named Bree Daniels, played by Jane Fonda. Bree keeps thinking she hears noises and has the feeling someone is following her. This story element combined with spooky music conveys an air of mystery, a sense that an unseen character lurks in the background.

    It's an interesting premise. But the story is thin, and the film's payoff at the end is disappointing. The weak story transfers responsibility of entertainment to the two lead characters: Klute and Bree. And with Sutherland's character so reticent and stoic, "Klute" turns out to be mostly a character study of the call-girl, and therefore a cinematic vehicle for Fonda.

    Although I'm not convinced she deserved an academy award for her performance, she does do a fine job. But there just isn't that much else to this film. It is very, very slow. Scenes are long and drawn out. Stylistically, "Klute" reminds me of "The Conversation" (1974). The film also is vaguely similar in style to some of Dario Argento's "giallos", minus the horror element, and minus Argento's fantastic cinematography.

    Most viewers like this film because of Fonda's performance. And that's certainly a valid criterion. Far fewer people recommend the film for its story or plot. If you are a Jane Fonda fan, "Klute" will be a real treat. If you are looking for a chilling mystery with lots of plot twists, you might want to look elsewhere.
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    • Apr 23, 2006

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    • Release date
      • June 25, 1971 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Mi pasado me condena
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Gus Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $2,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $34,050
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 54 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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