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1976 · 123 min · PG

Mr. Klein

Directed by Joseph Losey · Mystery, Drama, Thriller

Mr. Klein (1976) is a Mystery film, directed by Joseph Losey set in Paris during the 1940s. It runs 123 minutes and is rated PG.

Themes of identity and freedom & oppression run throughout.

Composer
Egisto MacchiPierre Porte
Cinematography
Gerry Fisher
Cast
Alain DelonJeanne MoreauFrancine BergéJuliet BertoJean BouiseSuzanne FlonMassimo GirottiMichael Lonsdale

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Paris
Setting
Urban
When
1940s

Premise & themes

Themes
IdentityFreedom & Oppression
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Slow Burn
Based on
Historical Fiction

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