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Michael Clayton (2007)

Michael Clayton (2007)
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Michael Clayton (George Clooney) handles all of the dirty work for a major New York law firm, arranging top-flight legal services and skirting through loopholes for ethically questionable clients. But when a fellow "fixer" decides to turn on the very firm they were hired to clean up for, Clayton finds himself at the center of a conspiratorial maelstrom. Once an ambitious D.A., Clayton is now a shell of his former dynamic self, thanks to a divorce, an unfortunate business venture, and astronomical debt. Though he longs to leave the cutthroat, ethically dubious world of corporate law behind, Clayton's poor financial situation and devotion to firm head Marty Bach (Sydney Pollack) leave him little choice but to remain on the job and tough it out. Meanwhile, litigator Karen Crowder (Tilda Swinton) finds her entire company's future hinging on the outcome of a multi-billion-dollar settlement overseen by Clayton's friend, star lawyer Arthur Edens (Tom Wilkinson). When Edens snaps and decides to blow the whistle on the questionable case, sabotaging the defense, Clayton must decide between his loyalty and his conscience. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
George Clooney, Tom Wilkinson, (more)
Director(s):
Tony Gilroy
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
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Synopsis of Michael Clayton

Michael Clayton (George Clooney) handles all of the dirty work for a major New York law firm, arranging top-flight legal services and skirting through loopholes for ethically questionable clients. But when a fellow "fixer" decides to turn on the very firm they were hired to clean up for, Clayton finds himself at the center of a conspiratorial maelstrom. Once an ambitious D.A., Clayton is now a shell of his former dynamic self, thanks to a divorce, an unfortunate business venture, and astronomical debt. Though he longs to leave the cutthroat, ethically dubious world of corporate law behind, Clayton's poor financial situation and devotion to firm head Marty Bach (Sydney Pollack) leave him little choice but to remain on the job and tough it out. Meanwhile, litigator Karen Crowder (Tilda Swinton) finds her entire company's future hinging on the outcome of a multi-billion-dollar settlement overseen by Clayton's friend, star lawyer Arthur Edens (Tom Wilkinson). When Edens snaps and decides to blow the whistle on the questionable case, sabotaging the defense, Clayton must decide between his loyalty and his conscience. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
120 mins

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Director(s):
Tony Gilroy
Writer(s):
Tony Gilroy
Producer(s):
Sydney Pollack, Steven Samuels, Jennifer Fox
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Adult Language, Violence, Not For Children, Profanity, Adult Situations)
Categories:
Mystery & Suspense
Michael Clayton Awards:
  • 2007 - Alliance of Women Film Journalists - Best Supporting Actor
  • 2007 - Alliance of Women Journalists - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
  • 2007 - American Film Institute - Best Picture
  • 2007 - Dallas/Fort Worth Film Critics Association - Best Supporting Actress
  • 2007 - Detroit Film Critics Society - Best Actor
  • 2007 - Detroit Film Critics Society - Best Supporting Actress
  • 2007 - Kansas City Film Critics Association - Best Supporting Actress
  • 2007 - National Board of Review - Best Actor
  • 2007 - Oklahoma Film Critics Circle - Best Actor
  • 2007 - San Francisco Film Critics Circle - Best Actor
  • 2007 - Washington D.C. Film Critics Association - Best Actor
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Mcgrath S.

    This movie was an absolutely perfect piece of legal thriller. The last 20 minutes of it was some of the best writing and dialogue I've seen in a long time. I must have watched the final confrontation between the Clooney and Swinton characters a half dozen times just to appreciate Clooney's acting.

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    Jeanne C.

    Good movie, the type you have to really pay attention to but excellent George Clooney acting!

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    Janet J.

    George Clooney is getting better and better.

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