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      Klute

      R Released Jun 23, 1971 1 hr. 54 min. Mystery & Thriller List
      93% 45 Reviews Tomatometer 80% 5,000+ Ratings Audience Score This acclaimed thriller stars Jane Fonda as Bree Daniel, a New York City call girl who becomes enmeshed in an investigation into the disappearance of a business executive. Detective John Klute (Donald Sutherland) is hired to follow Daniel, and eventually begins a romance with her, but it appears that he hasn't been the only person on her trail. When it becomes clear that Daniel is being targeted, it's up to her and Klute to figure out who is after her before it's too late. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Apr 16 Buy Now

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      Donald Sutherland is coolly commanding and Jane Fonda a force of nature in Klute, a cuttingly intelligent thriller that generates its most agonizing tension from its stars' repartee.

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      Alec B The romance is a little unconvincing, but I like that the mystery/thriller stuff comes to a pretty believable conclusion. This is the perfect role for Fonda, allowing her to be both tough and vulnerable. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/05/24 Full Review Jelisije J A man tries to discover the secret of his missing friend and realizes he is in a web of mystery, murder, and love. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/01/23 Full Review Isaiah Y Well directed film featuring Jane Fonda's greatest performance Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/23/23 Full Review David F While the atmosphere of paranoia and suspense was nicely developed, the suspense and tawdriness didn't add up to a great movie, unfortunately. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 04/29/23 Full Review TheFilmReviewer 1 While it's the lowest film in terms of ranking in Alan J. Pakula's Paranoia Trilogy, that says nothing to the grittiness that Pakula and Jane Fonda provide in this haunting film. Donald Sutherland offers some consideration, but it's Jane Fonda's film for the most part. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/02/23 Full Review Nizar N Klute showcases Jane Fonda at her utmost, where she gets completely into character and displays signs of both toughness and vulnerability. Donald Sutherland's rather dull character in contrast to Fonda's, somehow fits right into the puzzle. The script has so much to tell yet does it with so little dialogue, and a lot of directorial brilliance by Alan J. Pakula. The other members of the cast also exhibit great performances, mainly Roy Scheider and Charles Cioffi, who is assigned a great monologue around the end of the movie. This 70s cinema splendor is a must-see. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Dave Kehr Chicago Reader As close to a classic as anything New Hollywood produced. Feb 18, 2020 Full Review David Robinson Financial Times What lifts it above its B-picture origins (and the pastiche is certainly conscious) is the style -- crisp, elliptical, only moderately arty -- of Alan J. Pakula's direction. Feb 12, 2020 Full Review Derek Malcolm Guardian This is done with remarkably little dialogue but with a tremendous sense of tension and atmosphere. Feb 12, 2020 Full Review Dave Giannini InSession Film In cinema, thankfully, there are no absolutes and no easy answers. Sure, there are generalities but a great film, especially with a transcendent performance, can take those rules and tear them into a million pieces. Feb 21, 2024 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand It’s a cliché, but they simply don’t make thrillers like this anymore: smart, sharp, adult. Aug 19, 2023 Full Review Andrea Thompson The Spool That it succeeds is mostly due to Fonda. Calling her performance powerhouse would be a grand understatement. Jun 27, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis This acclaimed thriller stars Jane Fonda as Bree Daniel, a New York City call girl who becomes enmeshed in an investigation into the disappearance of a business executive. Detective John Klute (Donald Sutherland) is hired to follow Daniel, and eventually begins a romance with her, but it appears that he hasn't been the only person on her trail. When it becomes clear that Daniel is being targeted, it's up to her and Klute to figure out who is after her before it's too late.
      Director
      Alan J. Pakula
      Executive Producer
      C. Kenneth Deland
      Screenwriter
      Andy Lewis, David P. Lewis
      Distributor
      Warner Bros.
      Production Co
      Warner Brothers
      Rating
      R
      Genre
      Mystery & Thriller
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Jun 23, 1971, Original
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Jan 1, 2008
      Sound Mix
      Mono
      Aspect Ratio
      35mm, Scope (2.35:1)
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