Michael Clayton
“The truth can be adjusted.”
Synopsis
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.
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Michael Clayton (2007) Official HD Trailer [1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-08-20
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George Clooney
Michael Clayton
Tom Wilkinson
Arthur Edens
Tilda Swinton
Karen Crowder
Sydney Pollack
Marty Bach
Michael O'Keefe
Barry Grissom
Ken Howard
Don Jeffries
Sean Cullen
Gene Clayton
Merritt Wever
Anna
Austin Williams
Henry Clayton
Robert Prescott
Mr. Verne
Terry Serpico
Mr. Iker
David Lansbury
Timmy Clayton
Bill Raymond
Gabe Zabel
David Zayas
Detective Dalberto
Christopher Mann
Lieutenant Elston
Denis O'Hare
Mr. Greer
Julie White
Mrs. Greer
Frank Wood
Gerald
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 5, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 7, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$93M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.72x
+$68M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Gilroy
- Screenplay & Story
- Tony Gilroy
- Original Score
- James Newton Howard
- Original Title
- Michael Clayton
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $93M
- Production Studios
- Castle Rock Entertainment, Mirage Enterprises, Section Eight, Samuels Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Gilroy
Tony Gilroy
James Newton Howard
Robert Elswit
John Gilroy
Steven Soderbergh, Kerry Orent, Anthony Minghella, Sydney Pollack, James A. Holt
Department Leadership Roster
James Newton Howard
Original Music Composer
Kerry Orent
Producer
Sydney Pollack
Producer
Robert Elswit
Director of Photography
Jennifer Fox
Producer
Steve Samuels
Producer
Tony Gilroy
Director
Sarah Edwards
Costume Design
Tony Gilroy
Writer
John Gilroy
Editor
Kevin Thompson
Production Design
Randall Balsmeyer
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jery Hewitt
Stunt Coordinator
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.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Michael Clayton
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What is Michael Clayton about?
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.
Who directed Michael Clayton?
Michael Clayton was directed by Tony Gilroy.
Who stars in Michael Clayton?
The principal cast of Michael Clayton includes George Clooney, Tom Wilkinson, Tilda Swinton, Sydney Pollack, Michael O'Keefe.
When was Michael Clayton released and how long is it?
Michael Clayton was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
What was the box office and production budget of Michael Clayton?
Michael Clayton had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $93M at the worldwide box office (3.72 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Michael Clayton?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Michael Clayton was composed by James Newton Howard.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Michael Clayton?
Michael Clayton holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).