Movie Description An intense suspense thriller with a haunting soundtrack, KLUTE is the first part of what director Alan Pakula described as his "paranoid trilogy." This is an appropriate summation of film subjects at the time: Jane Fonda's landmark performance as Bree Daniels was filled with nuances that personified the fears and tensions of urban life.
The story follows rural Pennsylvania private eye John Klute (Donald Sutherland), who is investigating the disappearance of his friend Tom Gruneman. Klute's only lead points him to a Manhattan call girl named Bree Daniels (Fonda), who is being stalked by an obsessed john. Shot on location in New York City, the film is both an intriguing and intelligently adult suspense film and a showcase for Fonda, who won an Academy Award for her role.
| Credits | | Producer: | Alan J. Pakula, David Lang | | Cast: | Jean Stapleton, Nathan George, Rita Gam, Roy Scheider |
| Details | | Edition: | Widescreen |
Notes DVD Features:
Region 1 Snap Case Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35 Single Side - Dual Layer Additional Release Material: Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical Trailer Featurette - 1. KLUTE IN NEW YORK: A BACKGROUND FOR SUSPENCE Film Highlights - 1. Cast 2. Alan Pakula - Director, Theatrical release: June 25, 1971
Shot on location in New York City, Pakula's team used a studio on 127th Street in Harlem as its base of operations.
The disco scene was shot in an abandoned West Side church.
In an interview, Alan Pakula said Jane Fonda wanted to quit the picture before shooting because she thought she wasn't good enough for the role. Pakula convinced her to stay, and she channeled her nervousness into a performance that earned her a Best Actress Oscar.
The screenplay for KLUTE was nominated for a Screen Award by the Writers Guild (WGA).
Pakula liked to call KLUTE, THE PARALLAX VIEW, and ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN his "paranoid trilogy."
"Don't feel bad about losing your virtue. I sort of knew you would; everybody always does."--Bree Daniels (Jane Fonda)
"Inhibitions are always so nice because they're so nice to overcome."--Bree
Editorial Reviews "...[A] beautifully observed romance/thriller..." Entertainment Weekly - Mark Harris (02/02/2002)
"KLUTE is more of a character study, seemingly about Fonda herself..." Premiere - Andy Webster (11/01/2005)
Awards 1971Academy AwardsBest ActressJane Fonda
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