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In the nightmare labyrinth of the Occupation - Mr. Klein
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Title: Mr. Klein

Release Date: 23 Sep 1976

Runtime: 2h 3m

Genre: Mystery, Drama, History, Thriller

Director: Adel Productions, Lira Films, Nova Films, Mondial Televisione Film

Production Companies: Adel Productions, Lira Films, Nova Films, Mondial Televisione Film

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.

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Average Vote: 7.256 (240 votes)

Cast

  • Mr. Robert Klein: Alain Delon
  • Florence Klein: Jeanne Moreau
  • Nicole: Francine Bergé
  • Jeanine: Juliet Berto
  • Seller: Jean Bouise
  • Doorwoman: Suzanne Flon
  • Charles: Massimo Girotti
  • Pierre: Michael Lonsdale
  • Jew Affairs Section Official: Michel Aumont
  • Newspaper Director: Roland Bertin
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