Clay Pigeon
“Joe Ryan had but one life to give for his country. The CIA asked for it twice.”
Synopsis
An ex-soldier is recruited by the FBI to go undercover in L.A. and find other ex-soldiers who are part of a drug-dealing gang.
Top Cast
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Telly Savalas
Redford
Robert Vaughn
Neilson
John Marley
Police Captain
Burgess Meredith
Freedom Lovelace
Ivan Dixon
Simon
Jeff Corey
Clinic Doctor
Tom Stern
Joe Ryan
Marilyn Akin
Angeline
Marlene Clark
Saddle
Belinda Palmer
Tracy
Peter Lawford
Government Agent
Mario Alcalde
Jason
Mark Thomas
Robert Jon Carlson
Patrick Cranshaw
James Dobson
Janet Wood
Leonard D'John
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Stern, Lane Slate
- Screenplay & Story
- Ronald Buck, Jack Gross Jr., Buddy Ruskin
- Original Title
- Clay Pigeon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Stern, Lane Slate
Ronald Buck, Jack Gross Jr., Buddy Ruskin
Alan Stensvold
Danford B. Greene
Tom Stern, Lane Slate, Frank Avianca
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Stern
Producer
Tom Stern
Director
Lane Slate
Director
Ronald Buck
Screenplay
Jack Gross Jr.
Screenplay
Buddy Ruskin
Screenplay
Alan Stensvold
Director of Photography
Lane Slate
Producer
Danford B. Greene
Editor
Jeremy Kay
Production Design
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Clay Pigeon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Clay Pigeon about?
An ex-soldier is recruited by the FBI to go undercover in L.A. and find other ex-soldiers who are part of a drug-dealing gang.
Who directed Clay Pigeon?
Clay Pigeon was directed by Tom Stern, Lane Slate.
Who stars in Clay Pigeon?
The principal cast of Clay Pigeon includes Telly Savalas, Robert Vaughn, John Marley, Burgess Meredith, Ivan Dixon.
When was Clay Pigeon released and how long is it?
Clay Pigeon was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Clay Pigeon?
Clay Pigeon holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).