Clay Pigeons
“Lester Long never forgets a friend.”
Synopsis
Clay is a young man in a small town who witnesses his friend, Earl, kill himself because of the ongoing affair that Clay was having with the man's wife, Amanda. Feeling guilty, Clay now resists the widow when she presses him to continue with the affair. Clay unknowingly befriends a serial killer named Lester Long who murders the widow in an attempt to "help" his "fishing buddy."
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Clay Pigeons (1998) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-06-28
Top Cast
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Joaquin Phoenix
Clay Bidwell
Vince Vaughn
Lester Long
Janeane Garofalo
Agent Dale Shelby
Scott Wilson
Sheriff Dan Mooney
Gregory Sporleder
Earl
Georgina Cates
Amanda
Vince Vieluf
Deputy Barney
Joseph D. Reitman
Glen
Nicole Arlyn
Gloria Collins
Wayne Brennan
Minister
Jeff Olson
Mark
Monica Moench
Kimberly Turner
Kevin Rahm
Bystander at Amanda's
Jesse Bennett
Dr. Jaffe
Phil Morris
Agent Reynard
Kari White
Dolores
Zane Parker
Dr. Buckley
Steven Anderson
Old Man Waiter
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 25, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.23x
-$6.2M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Dobkin
- Screenplay & Story
- Matthew L. Healy
- Original Score
- John Lurie
- Original Title
- Clay Pigeons
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Budget
- $8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.8M
- Production Studios
- Intermedia Films, Fade In Films, IMF Internationale Medien und Film 2 & Produktions, Scott Free Productions, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Gramercy Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Dobkin
Matthew L. Healy
John Lurie
Eric Alan Edwards
Stan Salfas
Nigel Sinclair, Chris Zarpas, Guy East, Tony Scott, Ridley Scott
Department Leadership Roster
Matthew L. Healy
Writer
David Dobkin
Director
Clark Hunter
Production Design
Chris Zarpas
Producer
Ridley Scott
Producer
Laura Goldsmith
Costume Design
Stan Salfas
Editor
Eric Alan Edwards
Director of Photography
John Lurie
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Clay Pigeons
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Clay Pigeons about?
Clay is a young man in a small town who witnesses his friend, Earl, kill himself because of the ongoing affair that Clay was having with the man's wife, Amanda. Feeling guilty, Clay now resists the widow when she presses him to continue with the affair. Clay unknowingly befriends a serial killer named Lester Long who murders the widow in an attempt to "help" his "fishing buddy."
Who directed Clay Pigeons?
Clay Pigeons was directed by David Dobkin.
Who stars in Clay Pigeons?
The principal cast of Clay Pigeons includes Joaquin Phoenix, Vince Vaughn, Janeane Garofalo, Scott Wilson, Gregory Sporleder.
When was Clay Pigeons released and how long is it?
Clay Pigeons was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What was the box office and production budget of Clay Pigeons?
Clay Pigeons had a reported production budget of $8M and grossed $1.8M at the worldwide box office (0.23 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Clay Pigeons?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Clay Pigeons was composed by John Lurie.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Clay Pigeons?
Clay Pigeons holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).