Klute
“You'd never take her for a call girl. You'd never take him for a cop.”
Synopsis
A high-priced call girl is forced to depend on a reluctant private eye when she is stalked by a psychopath.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
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Jane Fonda
Bree Daniels
Donald Sutherland
John Klute
Charles Cioffi
Peter Cable
Roy Scheider
Frank Ligourin
Dorothy Tristan
Arlyn Page
Rita Gam
Trina
Vivian Nathan
Psychiatrist
Nathan George
Trask
Morris Strassberg
Mr. Goldfarb
Barry Snider
Berger
Anthony Holland
Actor's Agent
Richard B. Shull
Sugarman
Betty Murray
Holly Gruneman
Jane White
Janie Dale
Shirley Stoler
Momma Reese
Fred Burrell
Man in Hotel
Jean Stapleton
Goldfarb's Secretary
Robert Milli
Tom Gruneman
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 23, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$12.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.01x
+$10M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan J. Pakula
- Screenplay & Story
- Andy Lewis, David E. Lewis
- Original Score
- Michael Small
- Original Title
- Klute
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Budget
- $2.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $12.5M
- Production Studios
- Gus Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan J. Pakula
Andy Lewis, David E. Lewis
Michael Small
Gordon Willis
Carl Lerner
Alan J. Pakula, C. Kenneth Deland
Department Leadership Roster
Alan J. Pakula
Director
Alan J. Pakula
Producer
Gordon Willis
Director of Photography
Michael Small
Original Music Composer
Carl Lerner
Editor
Ann Roth
Costume Design
Andy Lewis
Writer
David E. Lewis
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Klute
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Klute about?
A high-priced call girl is forced to depend on a reluctant private eye when she is stalked by a psychopath.
Who directed Klute?
Klute was directed by Alan J. Pakula.
Who stars in Klute?
The principal cast of Klute includes Jane Fonda, Donald Sutherland, Charles Cioffi, Roy Scheider, Dorothy Tristan.
When was Klute released and how long is it?
Klute was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
What was the box office and production budget of Klute?
Klute had a reported production budget of $2.5M and grossed $12.5M at the worldwide box office (5.01 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Klute?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Klute was composed by Michael Small.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Klute?
Klute holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).