Klute

Friday night, Sharon and I watched Klute. Although I am not sure what, something started us talking about the movie over the last couple of months.

Klute is a 1971 psychological thriller directed and produced by Alan J. Pakula. It stars Jane Fonda, Donald Sutherland and Roy Scheider.

The plot follows a high-priced New York City call girl who assists a detective from Pennsylvania in solving the missing person case of a john who may be stalking her. Jane Fonda delivers as Bree Daniel, a high-class call girl caught in a web of mystery and violence. Donald Sutherland portrays John Klute, a detective hired to follow her, whose investigation becomes intertwined with a budding and unlikely relationship.

Klute received two nominations at the 44th Academy Awards for Best Original Screenplay and Best Actress. Jane Fonda won Best Actress.

I saw originally saw Klute in the first six months of 1973, sometime after I got my drivers license and car. Mike and I saw it at the theater in Gridley. Although there isn't that much sex or nudity, it was the first movie that I ever saw where people were having sex.

The movie is interesting mostly for Jane Fonda's performance. I give it a "B-" and a lukewarm recommendation.