Mystery,Thriller
United States of America
Klute is a 1971 neo-noir mystery thriller film directed and produced by Alan J. Pakula. The film's plot revolves around the disappearance of a wealthy businessman named Tom Gruneman. Detective John Klute (played by Donald Sutherland) is hired to investigate Gruneman's disappearance and begins to trail Bree Daniels (played by Jane Fonda), a New York City call girl who has been in contact with Gruneman.
As Klute continues to investigate, he becomes more and more fascinated with Bree and begins an unconventional romantic relationship with her. Meanwhile, Bree also becomes the target of a stalker who sends her tapes of her own therapy sessions with a psychiatrist. As Bree becomes more frightened, Klute races to uncover the truth about Gruneman's disappearance and the stalker's identity before it's too late.
Klute received critical acclaim for its performances, particularly Fonda's portrayal of Bree Daniels, which earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress. The film also explores themes of power, sexuality, and control, as well as the influence of media on personal identity and perception. Overall, Klute is considered a classic example of 1970s cinema and continues to be regarded as one of the greatest thrillers of all time.
