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.
- Won 1 Oscar
- 9 wins & 5 nominations total
Richard B. Shull
- Sugarman
- (as Richard Shull)
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- TriviaSutherland and Fonda developed a nonexclusive romantic relationship offscreen which lasted until about June 1972. He was her date to the Oscars when she won Best Actress for this movie.
- GoofsBree'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 versionsSome 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.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Klute in New York: A Background for Suspense (1971)
- SoundtracksWe Gather Together
(uncredited)
Written by Adrianus Valerius
Lyrics by Theodore Baker
Sung by Jane Fonda
Featured review
Despite the rough-edges reputation of Pakula, he always manages to give us some beautifully shot, almost fragile images. Like Fonda pondering an envelope full of money and a blank invoice while surrounded by clothing-store dummies; or Sutherland choosing apricots by feel; or even Roy Scheider's silent acknowledgement that he is being used. And Fonda's artless performance is so unbelieveable, I couldn't believe it was her.
Terrifically acted - everyone takes just the right tone. My only quibble about the movie is how the mystery is solved. It's much too abrupt given the meandering pace of the rest of the movie. But the plot means nothing in this surprisingly delicate character study.
Terrifically acted - everyone takes just the right tone. My only quibble about the movie is how the mystery is solved. It's much too abrupt given the meandering pace of the rest of the movie. But the plot means nothing in this surprisingly delicate character study.
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- Budget
- $2,500,000 (estimated)
- Gross worldwide
- $34,741
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