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Mr. Klein

Mr. Klein

In the nightmare labyrinth of the Occupation

19767.22h 3m

Overview

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.

Directed by Joseph Losey
Written by Franco Solinas, Fernando Morandi, Costa-Gavras
Produced by Jean Bolvary, Sergio Bonotti, Raymond Danon
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Top Cast

Alain Delon

Alain Delon

Mr. Robert Klein

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

Michel Aumont

Michel Aumont

Jew Affairs Section Official

Roland Bertin

Roland Bertin

Newspaper Director

Themes & Keywords

paris, franceworld war iijew persecutionart dealerdoppelgängerpolice raidnazi collaborationismnazi occupation1940s

About Mr. Klein

Mr. Klein is a mystery, drama, thriller film released in 1976 exploring themes of paris, france, world war ii, jew persecution, art dealer, doppelgänger, police raid. Directed by Joseph Losey, it stars Alain Delon, Jeanne Moreau, Francine Bergé. 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.

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