Michael Clayton
Michael Clayton is a 2007 American legal thriller film written and directed by Tony Gilroy in his feature directorial debut and starring George Clooney as lawyer Michael Clayton, who discovers a coverup by one of his firm's clients. Tom Wilkinson, Tilda Swinton, and Sydney Pollack appear in supporting roles.
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| Directed by | Tony Gilroy |
| Written by | Tony Gilroy |
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| Cinematography | Robert Elswit |
| Edited by | John Gilroy |
| Music by | James Newton Howard |
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| Distributed by | Warner Bros. Pictures (North America) Summit Entertainment (International) |
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Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $21.5 million |
| Box office | $93 million |
Released on October 5, 2007, the film grossed $93 million worldwide. It was praised for its direction, performances, and screenplay; Swinton's performance was particularly lauded. Michael Clayton was nominated for seven Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Score, Best Original Screenplay, Best Actor for Clooney, Best Supporting Actor for Wilkinson, and Best Supporting Actress for Swinton, which she won.
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