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Mr. Klein

Mr. Klein

Mystery · Drama · Thriller · 1976

Paris, France, 1942, during the Nazi occupation. Robert Klein, a successful art dealer who benefits from the misfortunes of those who are ruthlessly persecuted, discovers by chance that there is another Robert Klein, apparently a Jewish man; someone with whom he could be mistakenly identified, something dangerous in such harsh times.

Movie details

Mr. Klein

“In the nightmare labyrinth of the Occupation”

1976 Mystery · Drama · Thriller 2h 3m

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7.2 / 10

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Paris, France, 1942, during the Nazi occupation. Robert Klein, a successful art dealer who benefits from the misfortunes of those who are ruthlessly persecuted, discovers by chance that there is another Robert Klein, apparently a Jewish man; someone with whom he could be mistakenly identified, something dangerous in such harsh times.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Joseph Losey

Written by

Franco Solinas

Alain Delon

Alain Delon

Mr. Robert Klein

Jeanne Moreau

Jeanne Moreau

Florence

Francine Bergé

Francine Bergé

Nicole

Juliet Berto

Juliet Berto

Jeanine, Robert's mistress

Jean Bouise

Jean Bouise

Seller of the painting

Suzanne Flon

Suzanne Flon

Concierge of rue des Abbesses

Massimo Girotti

Massimo Girotti

Charles, Florence's husband

Court is in session

Put Mr. Klein on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Arthouse Gremlin

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.