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Poster for Mr. Klein

Mr. Klein

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1976 | 123 min | Mystery, Drama, Thriller

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It was critically acclaimed, though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved The Third Man or Murder on the Orient Express, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 3 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG: peril. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1976: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    Critically acclaimed

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.2 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 1 Cannes award.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 24K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Joseph Losey

  • Alain DelonMr. Robert Klein
  • Jeanne MoreauFlorence
  • Francine BergéNicole
  • Juliet BertoJeanine, Robert's mistress
  • Jean BouiseSeller of the painting
  • Suzanne FlonConcierge of rue des Abbesses
  • Massimo GirottiCharles, Florence's husband
  • Michael LonsdalePierre
  • Michel AumontJew Affairs Section Official
  • Roland BertinNewspaper Director