Mr. Klein
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Mr. Klein

In the nightmare labyrinth of the Occupation

7.2 / 10 1976 2h 3mPG French
MysteryDramaThriller

Storyline

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.

Cast & Crew

Alain Delon

Alain Delon

Mr. Robert Klein

Lead
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

Michael Lonsdale

Michael Lonsdale

Pierre

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Joseph Losey's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
4.0
Every frame feels alive. Mr. Klein is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker