This is one of the most gorgeously shot films of all time. Gordon Willis puts on a veritable masterclass in cinematography. The blocking, the lighting. So beautiful, so modern. This film should be mandatory study in film classes.
Dear God...... How-to make ah entrance in a movie, eh? Beautiful, highly talented actress, (not forgetting the actor who touchingly plays the old man), wonderful set-up (lighting & photography are superb) and of course, a mesmerising score (especially for this scene) by Michael Small. Everything comes together perfectly here, in what is indeed an excellent movie. They really don't make them like this anymore.
I truly admire the Brilliance of Jane Fonda. I loved the performance of the actor who played the pervert, the murderer. No one mentions his performance. I do not think the actor received enough credit for his performance. He freaked me out. He was Scary. Fonda's character was so realistic and not glamourized. This film (like Coming Home) told a interesting story, much more than entertainment.
It is an amazing performance in an amazing film. Jane Fonda really brings the Method to the screen so wonderfully. My favorite scenes are the scenes she is with her psychologist.
It is very good. I love the scene though where they are out at the fruit market and she takes the piece of fruit. I love what goes on between and Klute and Bree in that scene. You just know their feelings for each other.
Oh my God when she listens to the tape of that woman being murdered........she's crying, so terrified.... And that psychopath watching her, in her terror..... God! What a scene, those screams stayed with me for days.
The title of the song is 'Goldfarbs Fantasy' and the soundtrack to this film was written by Michael Small. I found the record in a store in London a few years ago and have used this track a couple of times when DJing at burlesque events. Awesome stuff cheers for posting.
Seeing her tonight at the Academy Awards....this lady still looks great! Great Actress too. I thought of Klute and remember not understanding it fully but I am going to try and find it on CD.
I bought the soundtrack because of this music. And it wasn't on the soundtrack! Well, neither was Madonna's Sooner Or Later by Stephen Sondheim on the Dick Tracy soundtrack. Endless tortures vindicated by youtube. We are archivists. And we've found our way into the light.
For you Philistines - watch the movie before commenting - she plays a call girl - the old man is a client who lost his wife and hires her to tell him exotic/erotic stories to alleviate his loneliness. It's still a great film after 42 years. Jane Fonda OWNS the role of call girl Bree. It's tense and creepy. Her first OSCAR.
Great scene. I love the shot as she initially walks in.............shot from the side. The lighting. The camera angle and the distance when she is talking to the older man {and caressing him with her voice and the idea "I've never liked younger men."........."He has silver sideburns and looked alot like you.} I thought this movie was frightening as hell. She was so alone and this weirdo was stalking her. So well done and well acted the whole movie. Do they make films like this anymore?
Yes, Gordon Willis who also shot " The Godfather ", was a master at the use of lighting to create atmosphere------------never done better, in this unforgettable scene. -----------As for Jane ? -----------THE best, ever. --------------EVER.------------------------------WolfSky9, 73 y/o
To this day, hands down her best performance by far in a remarkable, stylish film from the underrated Alan J. Pakula, shot brilliantly by the equally under appreciated Gordon Willis. One of the best films of the 70s and one of the best, most understated thrillers (if you can call it that) ever made. You'd have to go indy to make something like this today; too little action and too cerebral for the multiplex.
I thought it was great that they showed how a prostitute doesn't always have sex with their clients. Sometimes they make more money on a call like this than for straight sex.
I dislike "Hanoi-Jane", but this is a great film and an excellent performance. This especially, is a really touching scene. This old man wants his wife but cannot have her, so in his loneliness and desperation he hires Bree to pretend for him for a little while; no sex, no touching. Just playacting and a fabrication to amuse an old man and keep him company for a little time.
@outinsider considering there is no comment from "louface" how could u be correcting someone?...LOL also even if there was....what do u care if they made a mistake? and who are u to judge others?...that makes u a bully :-) i rest my case,goodbye.
Yes, many pro prostitutes will tell you, this is their fav kind of client - no sex, but it's still tiresome because of the acting you have to do. Please, let's keep the comments to the movie & her performance only & leave Vietnam out of it.
Klute, the Oscar winning piece of crap movie that very few people ever watched. The Oscar was liberal Hollywood's reward for Fonda's anti-war stance and antics. Not her 'B' grade acting abilities.
That's why your watching this video then because the film is 'an oscar winning piece of crap '? One of the best films ever made and struggling to find a region 2 DVD of it it anywhere . You sir are a troll .
This is one of the most gorgeously shot films of all time. Gordon Willis puts on a veritable masterclass in cinematography. The blocking, the lighting. So beautiful, so modern. This film should be mandatory study in film classes.
The music is lovely and complements the scene.
Felt spooked leaving the cinema after seeing this film.
Dear God...... How-to make ah entrance in a movie, eh? Beautiful, highly talented actress, (not forgetting the actor who touchingly plays the old man), wonderful set-up (lighting & photography are superb) and of course, a mesmerising score (especially for this scene) by Michael Small.
Everything comes together perfectly here, in what is indeed an excellent movie.
They really don't make them like this anymore.
Amen!!!
Yeah - what you said.
Beautiful
Watched this last night - haven't seen it for awhile. Great movies and performances never die. And that music....!
Jane Fonda did in the 70's what Brando did for actor's in the 50's, reaching a new higher level of reality in art.
Shame about visit to NVA AAA -NOT TO FORGET(56+kIA)
Yes, this is Michael Small's best track in the whole film. A great scene.
I truly admire the Brilliance of Jane Fonda. I loved the performance of the actor who played the pervert, the murderer. No one mentions his performance. I do not think the actor received enough credit for his performance. He freaked me out. He was Scary. Fonda's character was so realistic and not glamourized. This film (like Coming Home) told a interesting story, much more than entertainment.
I think its one of the most deserving Oscars ever.
It is an amazing performance in an amazing film. Jane Fonda really brings the Method to the screen so wonderfully. My favorite scenes are the scenes she is with her psychologist.
Great scene.
It is very good. I love the scene though where they are out at the fruit market and she takes the piece of fruit. I love what goes on between and Klute and Bree in that scene. You just know their feelings for each other.
Jane Fonda was never better than her role in "Klute". Also, amazing music.
I adore what goes on between her and Donald Sutherlands character in this movie too.
She employed "Method Acting" which she had been learning for some time. It allows the actor to display real emotions in scenes where that's required.
What about "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?" Imo it's hard to chose between that and Klute for her best performance.
Love the music. Great scene.
Oh my God when she listens to the tape of that woman being murdered........she's crying, so terrified.... And that psychopath watching her, in her terror..... God! What a scene, those screams stayed with me for days.
Una delle scene più belle del film con una splendida Jane Fonda
Best scene of the whole movie. And yes, the music completes the fantasy of the moment.
This is awesome but I love the scene between Bree nd Klute when they are out in the city at the fruit stand.
Nothing short of brilliant!
Brilliant Oscar winning performance from: Jane Fonda...
Thanks for uploading. One of my favorite scenes.
The title of the song is 'Goldfarbs Fantasy' and the soundtrack to this film was written by Michael Small. I found the record in a store in London a few years ago and have used this track a couple of times when DJing at burlesque events. Awesome stuff cheers for posting.
Great film. Love the music the old man is listening to, sounds Italian...
As a 12 year old I thought about Jane Fonda a lot in that dress. LOL
why they never remake these films is way beyond me. They had more plot and dialogue back then .
Seeing her tonight at the Academy Awards....this lady still looks great! Great Actress too. I thought of Klute and remember not understanding it fully but I am going to try and find it on CD.
I love this music!
One of my favorites as well! It's a performance that's so hard to describe. It's so brilliant.
Una de las mejores
Escenas que he visto
Genial
This tender scene makes her next visit to this office all the more shocking.
Jean Stapleton adds to the jarring contrast and buildup of tension.
I bought the soundtrack because of this music. And it wasn't on the soundtrack! Well, neither was Madonna's Sooner Or Later by Stephen Sondheim on the Dick Tracy soundtrack. Endless tortures vindicated by youtube. We are archivists. And we've found our way into the light.
I swear, they were telling my story in this film.
For you Philistines - watch the movie before commenting - she plays a call girl - the old man is a client who lost his wife and hires her to tell him exotic/erotic stories to alleviate his loneliness. It's still a great film after 42 years. Jane Fonda OWNS the role of call girl Bree. It's tense and creepy. Her first OSCAR.
Great scene. I love the shot as she initially walks in.............shot from the side. The lighting. The camera angle and the distance when she is talking to the older man {and caressing him with her voice and the idea "I've never liked younger men."........."He has silver sideburns and looked alot like you.} I thought this movie was frightening as hell. She was so alone and this weirdo was stalking her. So well done and well acted the whole movie. Do they make films like this anymore?
Yes, Gordon Willis who also shot " The Godfather ", was a master at the use of lighting to create atmosphere------------never done better, in this unforgettable scene. -----------As for Jane ? -----------THE best, ever. --------------EVER.------------------------------WolfSky9, 73 y/o
I like how John's like:
What the heck? e.e
@Slowlondon
absolutely :-)
Yes, a great scene! No nudity yet so very sensuous and erotic....
To this day, hands down her best performance by far in a remarkable, stylish film from the underrated Alan J. Pakula, shot brilliantly by the equally under appreciated Gordon Willis. One of the best films of the 70s and one of the best, most understated thrillers (if you can call it that) ever made. You'd have to go indy to make something like this today; too little action and too cerebral for the multiplex.
@listentome94 Looked younger than her years in the 60's-70's
Ecco l'incontro con la persona anziana questa è la scena forse più affascinante di tutto il film
I thought it was great that they showed how a prostitute doesn't always have sex with their clients. Sometimes they make more money on a call like this than for straight sex.
@truecaligirl86 The track has been posted by someone else already. Its under the name, 'Goldfarbs Record'. Enjoy!
@adewale007 if you could post the song to this scene on youtube - that would be sooo awesome!
I dislike "Hanoi-Jane", but this is a great film and an excellent performance. This especially, is a really touching scene. This old man wants his wife but cannot have her, so in his loneliness and desperation he hires Bree to pretend for him for a little while; no sex, no touching. Just playacting and a fabrication to amuse an old man and keep him company for a little time.
@nick4alex
Whose is bullying? Just because someone doesn't know the whole facts about a person doesn't make the person correcting them bad.
@outinsider
Think before being a bully.
@outinsider
considering there is no comment from "louface"
how could u be correcting someone?...LOL
also even if there was....what do u care if they made a mistake? and who are u to judge others?...that makes u a bully :-)
i rest my case,goodbye.
@loufalce
Think before you speak.
I feel like the "Silent Hill" franchise ripped it's original theme song right out of this scene.
It's the only song to use that instrument.
Donald did a better job than Jane in this movie.
Hate on me if you must
but I think Donald Sutherland did a way better job.
#DealWithIt
Sad that Sutherland has never even been nominated for an Oscar, given what a great actor he is. It’s a head-scratcher, folks.
Yes, many pro prostitutes will tell you, this is their fav kind of client - no sex, but it's still tiresome because of the acting you have to do. Please, let's keep the comments to the movie & her performance only & leave Vietnam out of it.
Not better than Debbie Does Dallas
Hanoi Jane.
Klute, the Oscar winning piece of crap movie that very few people ever watched. The Oscar was liberal Hollywood's reward for Fonda's anti-war stance and antics. Not her 'B' grade acting abilities.
That's why your watching this video then because the film is 'an oscar winning piece of crap '? One of the best films ever made and struggling to find a region 2 DVD of it it anywhere . You sir are a troll .