Jane Fonda holds your attention from beginning to end with a mesmerizing naturalistic performance but Donald Sutherland is equally good. Fonda deservedly won her Oscar, in what I rate her career best, but certainly Sutherland matches her throughout, if in a quieter way. Cioffi is a memorable villain.
Dialogue is quite credible, with Fonda using prostitute's jargon, and it helps build a dark and at times oppressive atmosphere, which adds to the tension.
Director Pakula is in top form in Klute, which might well be his best film.
Dialogue is quite credible, with Fonda using prostitute's jargon, and it helps build a dark and at times oppressive atmosphere, which adds to the tension.
Director Pakula is in top form in Klute, which might well be his best film.