Why it may be worth watching
- Michael Clayton combines Drama and Thriller elements in one feature.
- The principal cast includes George Clooney, Tom Wilkinson, Tilda Swinton.
- Viewers currently rate it 6.8/10 from 2,108 votes.
Movie
Michael Clayton
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.
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Cast
George ClooneyMichael Clayton
Tom WilkinsonArthur Edens
Tilda SwintonKaren Crowder
Sydney PollackMarty Bach
Michael O'KeefeBarry Grissom
Ken HowardDon Jeffries
Sean CullenGene Clayton
Merritt WeverAnna
Austin WilliamsHenry Clayton
Robert PrescottMr. Verne
Terry SerpicoMr. Iker
David LansburyTimmy Clayton
Bill RaymondGabe Zabel
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Who may enjoy it
Best suited to viewers looking for Drama, Thriller, Crime.
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Themes and topics
new york citykillingchambers of a barristerrestaurantfake suicidelawsuitbusiness ethicsscandal
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badelfExternal review ·
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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