k is for 'klute'

directed by alan j. pakula in 1971, 'klute' tells the story of an intelligent and streetwise call girl, bree daniels (played cooly by jane fonda) and a cop who comes into her life as a detective, and, as corny as it sounds, evenutally becomes 'much more.' the cop is played in a very genuine, rooted, and understated way by the great donald sutherland. both jane and donald look great in this 70's thriller that crawls around through an underworld of prostitutes, pimps, and homicide. this film is gritty where it needs to be, scary at all the right times, and doesn't flinch. the scene where klute and bree have to go question a couple of strung-out junkies who are waiting for 'the man' is heartbreaking, desperate, and all too real. even those who have never struggled with the torture of addiction would surely squirm during that particular part. its been a long time since i've seen 'klute,' so i should probably seek it out sometime soon. in my opinion, its 'right up there' with 'the french connection.' and jane looks slinky-great in her sequins and boots. mmm, hookin!