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Michael Clayton

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6.8/10 • 1.8K

2007-09-281h 59m

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The truth can be adjusted.

A law firm brings in its "fixer" to remedy the situation after a lawyer has a breakdown while representing a chemical company that he knows is guilty in a multi-billion dollar class action suit.

Directors
Tony Gilroy
Writters
Tony Gilroy
Editors
Tony Gilroy, John Gilroy

Top Billed Cast

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  1. George Clooney

    George Clooney

    Michael Clayton

  2. Tom Wilkinson

    Tom Wilkinson

    Arthur Edens

  3. Tilda Swinton

    Tilda Swinton

    Karen Crowder

  4. Michael O'Keefe

    Michael O'Keefe

    Barry Grissom

  5. Sydney Pollack

    Sydney Pollack

    Marty Bach

  6. Danielle Skraastad

    Danielle Skraastad

    Bridget Klein (voice)

  7. Wai Chan

    Wai Chan

    Chinese Dealer

  8. Alberto Vazquez

    Alberto Vazquez

    Player #1

  9. Brian Koppelman

    Brian Koppelman

    Player #2

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badelf

Jul 12, 2022

7/10

Honestly, I don't even like George Clooney as an actor, but I love John Grisham books and this script was the perfect vehicle for Clooney. I actually was riveted to this movie and thoroughly enjoyed it.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$25,000,000.00
Revenue
$92,991,835.00
Keywords
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