Episode 296: Klute (1971)

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We begin our pairing of what are known as "Neo-Noir" films ("Neo-Noir" meaning a re-imagining of the genre of film noir) with the film that netted star Jane Fonda her first Academy Award for Best Actress! Written by Andy and David E Lewis, and directed by Alan J. Pakula, it's 1971's thrilling who-dunnit, "Klute!" Starring Fonda as Bree Daniels, a call girl trying to get out of the life, and Donald Sutherland as John Klute, a private detective tasked with investigating the disappearance of Pennsylvania businessman Tom Gruneman (Robert Milli) by Gruneman's boss, Peter Cable (Charles Cioffi). Klute's path crosses with Daniels' when his investigation turns up a connection, and from that point on, their lives become ever-more intertwined as the killer begins to stalk Bree as well. Can Klute solve the case before Bree becomes the killer's next victim? Also starring Roy Scheider, Dorothy Tristan, Rita Gam, and Nathan George.



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