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 multibillion-dollar class action suit.
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- Won 1 Oscar. Another 27 wins & 114 nominations.
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Arthur Edens
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Barry Grissom
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Marty Bach
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Bridget Klein (voice)
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Karen Crowder
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Michael Clayton
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Wai Chan | ... |
Chinese Dealer
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Player #1
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Player #2
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Walter (voice)
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Mr. Greer
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Mrs. Greer
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Henry Clayton
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Ivy
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Gerald
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Auctioneer
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Gabe Zabel
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Del (voice)
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Pam
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Wendy (voice)
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Evan (voice)
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Don Jeffries
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Interviewer
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Secretary
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Maude
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Matthew Detmer | ... |
Todd
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Jail Guard
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Anna
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Deposition Lawyer
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| Christopher Mann | ... |
Lieutenant Elston
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Edward Furs | ... |
Milwaukee Captain
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| Katherine Waterston | ... |
Third Year
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John Gerard Franklin | ... |
Correction Officer
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| Remy Auberjonois | ... |
Fifth Year
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Fourth Year
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| Jason Strong | ... |
First Year
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| Robert Prescott | ... |
Mr. Verne
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Paul Oquist | ... |
Starter
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| Terry Serpico | ... |
Mr. Iker
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Anna's Sister
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Cindy Bach
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Andrew Hunter Sherman | ... |
U / North (voice)
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Kevin Hagan | ... |
Raymond Clayton
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Julia Gibson | ... |
Stephanie Clayton
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Gene Clayton
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| Susan Egbert | ... |
Michelle
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Timmy Clayton
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| David Zayas | ... |
Detective Dalberto
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| Douglas McGrath | ... |
Jeff Gaffney
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| Gregory Dann | ... |
Cop
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| Cathy Diane Tomlin | ... |
Cop #2
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| Sam Gilroy | ... |
Copy Kid
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| Maggie Siff | ... |
Attorney #1
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| Sarah Nichols | ... |
Barry's Assistant
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| Susan McBrien | ... |
Jean
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Partner
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First Associate
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Second Associate
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Auction Bidder (uncredited)
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| Angelo Bonsignore | ... |
Videographer (uncredited)
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| Kevin Cannon | ... |
Auction Worker (uncredited)
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Pat Chambers | ... |
Airport drop off (uncredited)
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| Clem Cheung | ... |
Landlord (uncredited)
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| Tony Gilroy | ... |
Taxi Driver (uncredited) (voice)
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Emelie Jeffries | ... |
Raymond Clayton's Nurse (uncredited)
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Richard Kelly | ... |
Police Officer (uncredited)
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Owen Lund | ... |
Ron (uncredited)
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Josh Mowery | ... |
Lawyer (uncredited)
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| Kimmy Suzuki | ... |
Copy Shop Clerk (uncredited)
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Robert Torres | ... |
Parking Lot Attendant (uncredited)
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Steven Weisz | ... |
Executive (uncredited)
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Kenneth G. Yong | ... |
Elevator Operator (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Tony Gilroy | ||
Written by
| Tony Gilroy | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| George Clooney | ... | executive producer |
| Jennifer Fox | ... | producer |
| Christopher Goode | ... | co-producer |
| James Holt | ... | executive producer |
| Anthony Minghella | ... | executive producer |
| Kerry Orent | ... | producer |
| Sydney Pollack | ... | producer |
| Steve Samuels | ... | producer (as Steven Samuels) |
| Steven Soderbergh | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| James Newton Howard | ||
Cinematography by
| Robert Elswit | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| John Gilroy | ||
Editorial Department
| Ulysses Guidotti | ... | second assistant editor |
| Aaron Marshall | ... | first assistant editor |
| Stephen Nakamura | ... | digital film colorist |
| Ron Barr | ... | digital intermediate editor (uncredited) |
| Jason Fabbro | ... | video colorist (uncredited) |
| April McMorris | ... | digital intermediate producer (uncredited) |
| Ben Perez | ... | colorist (uncredited) |
| Jesse Thompkins III | ... | editorial production assistant (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Ellen Chenoweth | ||
Production Design by
| Kevin Thompson | ||
Art Direction by
| Clay Brown | ||
Set Decoration by
| Paul Cheponis | ||
| George DeTitta Jr. | ||
| Christine Mayer | ||
| Chuck Potter | ... | (as Charles M. Potter) |
Costume Design by
| Sarah Edwards | ||
Makeup Department
| Chris Bingham | ... | makeup department head |
| Jerry Popolis | ... | key hair stylist |
| Waldo Sanchez | ... | hair stylist department head |
| Mia Thoen | ... | key makeup artist |
Production Management
| Bill Daly | ... | post production executive: Warner Bros. |
| Roger DaPrato | ... | production supervisor: Samuels Media |
| Alyson Evans | ... | assistant unit production manager |
| Lauren Flaster | ... | production supervisor: Samuels Media |
| Christopher Goode | ... | unit production manager |
| Charlene Olson | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Milan Popelka | ... | production supervisor: Samuels Media |
| Igor Srubshchik | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Steve Apicella | ... | first assistant director |
| Jason Ivey | ... | second second assistant director |
| Michael Pitt | ... | second assistant director |
| Matt Power | ... | second second assistant director |
| Christopher Goode | ... | second unit director (uncredited) |
| Etan Harwayne-Gidansky | ... | first assistant director: second unit (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Michael Curry Jr. | ... | construction foreman |
| Joseph DeStefano | ... | set dresser (as Joseph DeStephano) |
| Chris DeTitta | ... | leadperson |
| Paul Gaily | ... | set dresser (as Paul S. Gailey) |
| Peter Gelfman | ... | property master |
| Michael Herlihy | ... | construction coordinator |
| Timothy Joliat | ... | on-set dresser (as Timothy J. Joliat) |
| James V. Kent | ... | assistant property master |
| Robin McAllister | ... | assistant props (as Robin Voth) |
| John Miserendino | ... | special artwork |
| John Oates Jr. | ... | foreman |
| Timothy Powers | ... | set dresser (as Timothy Power) |
| John Schabel | ... | set decorator: additional photography |
| Peter T. Shevlin | ... | set dresser |
| Alyson Wellins | ... | art department coordinator (as Alyson Wellins Lewin) |
| Robert Blair | ... | shop electrician (uncredited) |
| Michael Cycan | ... | carpenter (uncredited) |
| Emily Damico | ... | construction production assistant (uncredited) |
| Joe Landolfi | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
| Daniel Melchiorre | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
| Theo Sena | ... | props (uncredited) |
| Steven Shellooe | ... | camera scenic artist (uncredited) |
| Bryan Tonkin | ... | construction key grip (uncredited) |
| Greg Voth | ... | graphic artist: props (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Michael Barosky | ... | sound mixer |
| Michael Barry | ... | re-recording mixer |
| David Boulton | ... | adr mixer |
| Kostas Gkikas | ... | adr mixer |
| Kenton Jakub | ... | adr editor |
| Bobby Johanson | ... | adr mixer |
| Dan Korintus | ... | dialogue editor |
| Andy Kris | ... | re-recording mixer (as Andrew Kris) |
| Brian Langman | ... | sound effects editor |
| Michelle Mader | ... | cable |
| Jay Peck | ... | foley artist |
| Daniel Rosenblum | ... | boom operator |
| Paul P. Soucek | ... | supervising sound editor (as Paul Soucek) |
| Bill Sweeney | ... | foley editor (as William Sweeney III) |
| Daniel Ward | ... | first assistant sound editor |
| Jerry Yuen | ... | cable |
| Ryan Collison | ... | foley engineer (uncredited) |
| Phillip Fuller | ... | sound mix technician (uncredited) |
| Leilani Jones | ... | audio description narrator (uncredited) |
| Jordan O'Neill | ... | dts sound mastering engineer (uncredited) |
| Mike Poppleton | ... | sound effects editor (uncredited) |
| Bruce Pross | ... | sound effects recordist (uncredited) |
| Eric Thompson | ... | adr mixer (uncredited) |
| Robert Troeller | ... | sound technician (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Jeff Brink | ... | special effects coordinator (uncredited) |
| Kevin Zack | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Spencer Armajo | ... | digital compositor (uncredited) |
| Randall Balsmeyer | ... | visual effects supervisor (uncredited) |
| Ron Barr | ... | digital opticals (uncredited) |
| Saeed Faridzadeh | ... | digital compositor (uncredited) |
| Max Harris | ... | flame artist: Asylum (uncredited) |
| Erin L. Nelson | ... | digital restoration (uncredited) |
| Lee Roderick | ... | lead compositor (uncredited) |
| Wilson Tang | ... | digital restoration (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Chris Barnes | ... | stunts |
| Norman Douglass | ... | stunts |
| Gene Harrison | ... | stunts |
| Don Hewitt | ... | stunts |
| Jery Hewitt | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Joanne Lamstein | ... | stunts |
| John E. Mack | ... | stunts |
| Jennifer Lamb | ... | stunt performer (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Myles Aronowitz | ... | still photographer |
| Daniel Beaman | ... | best boy rigging grip |
| Angela Bellisio | ... | second assistant camera: "a" camera |
| James Brown | ... | grip: additional photography |
| Tom Cioccio | ... | second assistant camera: additional photography (as Thomas J. Cioccio) |
| Joe Collins | ... | camera operator: "b" camera / director of photography: second unit |
| John W. Duvall | ... | key grip: additional photography |
| Robert K. Feldmann | ... | dolly grip (as Robert Feldmann) |
| Steven Finestone | ... | additional director of photography: second unit |
| Doug Foote | ... | first assistant camera: additional photography (as Douglas Foote) |
| Pedro Hernández | ... | best boy grip (as Pedro Hernandez) |
| Barry Baz Idoine | ... | first assistant camera: "a" camera (as Barry Idoine) |
| Edward Knott III | ... | dolly grip: "b" camera (as Edward J. Knott III) |
| Robert Kummert | ... | key grip: second unit / key rigging grip |
| Gary Martone | ... | key grip |
| Michael J. Maurer | ... | assistant chief lighting technician |
| Jon Montgomery | ... | chief lighting technician: additional photography (as Jon C. Montgomery) |
| Joseph M. Ori | ... | Lighting board Op |
| Rocco Palmieri | ... | rigging gaffer |
| Patrick Quinn | ... | camera operator: "a" camera, second unit |
| Scott H. Ramsey | ... | chief lighting technician (as Scott Ramsey) |
| Steve Ramsey | ... | chief lighting technician: second unit |
| P. Scott Sakamoto | ... | camera operator: "a" camera |
| Larissa Supplitt | ... | a camera: 2nd ac - additional photography |
| Gregor Tavenner | ... | first assistant camera: "b" camera |
| T. Ray Treece | ... | playback operator / video assist |
| Rebecca Venezia | ... | second assistant camera: "b" camera |
| Anthony Wolberg | ... | director of photography: additional photography |
| John Young | ... | camera operator: "a" camera: second unit |
| Jessica Bennett | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Robert Carnevale | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| John Coots | ... | additional electrician (uncredited) |
| David Elwell | ... | lighting technician (uncredited) |
| Tim Ferraer | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| John Frisbie | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Stephen Girouard | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Adam Hall | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| James Harker | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Dan Kubicek | ... | additional electrician (uncredited) |
| William MacGhee | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Scott Maher | ... | rigging electrician (uncredited) |
| Derek J. Manganelli | ... | additional camera loader (uncredited) |
| Paul C. McKenna | ... | crane technician: Technocrane (uncredited) |
| Ron Morales | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Ben Noble | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Justin Panzanaro | ... | best boy grip: additional photography, second unit (uncredited) |
| Antonio Ponti | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Aaron Randall | ... | additional grip (uncredited) |
| Lance Rieck | ... | remote camera technician (uncredited) |
| John Romer | ... | film loader (uncredited) |
| Michael Rudolph | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| P. Scott Sakamoto | ... | steadicam operator (uncredited) |
| Lowell Schulman | ... | best boy rigging gaffer (uncredited) |
| Jonathan Stern | ... | additional electrician (uncredited) |
| Perry Unjang | ... | company grip (uncredited) |
| Ryan Webb | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| J. Dan Wright | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Zenfeek | ... | additional grip (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Amelia Rasche McCarthy | ... | casting associate (as Amelia Rasche) |
| David H. Kramer | ... | adr voice casting (uncredited) |
| Jennifer Sabel | ... | extras casting (uncredited) |
| Joanna Vanadia | ... | extras casting assistant (uncredited) |
| Grant Wilfley | ... | extras casting (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| David Davenport | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Kate Edwards | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Wade Laboissonniere | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Fionnuala M. Lynch | ... | set costumer (as Fionnuala Lynch) |
| Denise Andres | ... | costumer (uncredited) |
| Gina Castellano | ... | costume coordinator (uncredited) |
| Tom Soluri | ... | costumer (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Eddy Collyns | ... | location manager |
| Dave Ginsberg | ... | assistant location manager (as David Ginsberg) |
| Hilary Smith | ... | assistant location manager |
| Kate Beall | ... | location scout (uncredited) |
| Adam Carroll | ... | location assistant (uncredited) |
| Matt Flanders | ... | location scout (uncredited) |
| Aaron Hurvitz | ... | location scout (uncredited) |
| Sean Ilnseher | ... | location scout (uncredited) |
| Susan Silas | ... | location scout (uncredited) |
| Rachael Tartell | ... | location coordinator (uncredited) |
| Shane Williams | ... | location assistant (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Chris Bacon | ... | additional orchestrator (as Chris P. Bacon) |
| Michael Brooks | ... | musical sound designer |
| Rob Brophy | ... | musician: viola |
| Sandy De Crescent | ... | music contractor (as Sandy DeCrescent) |
| Brad Dechter | ... | orchestrator |
| Brian Dembow | ... | musician: viola |
| Thomas Diener | ... | musician: viola |
| Bruce Dukov | ... | musician: violin |
| Clay Duncan | ... | musical sound designer |
| Mick Gormaley | ... | assistant music editor |
| Richard Grant | ... | auricle control systems |
| Alex Kharlamov | ... | musical sound designer |
| Darrin McCann | ... | musician: viola |
| Alan Meyerson | ... | score mixer / score recordist |
| Blake Neely | ... | conductor |
| Julia Marie Newmann | ... | additional orchestrator (as Julia Newmann) |
| Shanti D. Randall | ... | musician: viola |
| Nic Ratner | ... | music editor |
| Brian Ross | ... | music supervisor |
| Stuart Michael Thomas | ... | additional orchestrator / musical sound designer |
| Mel Wesson | ... | musical sound designer |
| Tom Brown | ... | music preparation (uncredited) |
| Armen Ksajikian | ... | musician: cello (uncredited) |
| Victor Pesavento | ... | music preparation (uncredited) |
| Peter Rotter | ... | orchestra contractor (uncredited) |
| Steven L. Smith | ... | music preparation (uncredited) |
| Pamela J. Sollie | ... | scoring coordinator (uncredited) |
| Stuart Michael Thomas | ... | composer: additional music (uncredited) |
| Sebastian Toettcher | ... | musician: cello (uncredited) |
| Greg Vines | ... | assistant score engineer (uncredited) |
| Helen Werling | ... | music preparation (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Mary Cybulski | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Dennis Salomone Sr. | ... | transportation captain (as Dennis Salomone) |
| José Tejada | ... | parking coordinator (as Jose Tejada) |
| Kevin R. Wood | ... | transportation co-captain |
| David Conelli | ... | camera car driver (uncredited) |
| Zoa Keith | ... | dispatcher (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Megan Asbee | ... | set staff assistant |
| Dylan Ashbrook | ... | assistant: Jennifer Fox |
| Abby Bailey | ... | first assistant accountant |
| Hilary Benas | ... | set staff assistant |
| Kit Bland | ... | set staff assistant |
| Joshua Chaplinsky | ... | production secretary |
| John 'JR' Craigmile | ... | production accountant (as J.R. Craigmile) |
| Jennifer Crammer | ... | production coordinator (as Jen Crammer) |
| Juan E. De La Rosa | ... | parking assistant |
| Kimmie Dellechiaie | ... | set staff assistant (as Kim Dellechiaie) |
| Nicole DiCesare | ... | assistant: Tony Gilroy (as Niki DiCesare) |
| Ann Marie Doris | ... | assistant: Steven Samuels |
| Adam Freelander | ... | production staff assistant |
| Jessalyn Haefele | ... | production staff assistant |
| Julie Kuehndorf | ... | unit publicist |
| Catherine Lynch Sullivan | ... | production controller |
| Karen Marsh | ... | assistant: Steven Samuels |
| Angel McConnell | ... | assistant: George Clooney |
| Melissa Mugavero | ... | set staff assistant |
| Karla Nappi | ... | assistant: Kerry Orent |
| Paul Polow | ... | set staff assistant |
| Chris Ryan | ... | set staff assistant |
| Michael Scelza | ... | consultant: poker (as Mike Scelza) |
| Loren Sklar | ... | set staff assistant |
| Graham Smith | ... | set staff assistant |
| Amy R. Trachtman | ... | assistant production coordinator (as Amy Trachtman) |
| Justin Trimm | ... | set staff assistant |
| Giovanni Zeqireya | ... | security: George Clooney |
| Ramona Adair | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Lori Berhon | ... | adr voices (uncredited) |
| Jessica Cabrera | ... | set production assistant (uncredited) |
| Lowell Freedman | ... | additional set production assistant (uncredited) |
| Karen Gehres | ... | epk producer (uncredited) |
| Joseph F. Graham | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Jeni Harden | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Ganesh Hennigs | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Joe Knizeski | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| William Laviano | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| John Malakoff | ... | production travel consultant (uncredited) |
| Victor Melton | ... | U-North logo design (uncredited) |
| Wayne Scott Miller | ... | stand-in (uncredited) |
| Sean Oliver | ... | adr loop group (uncredited) |
| Joe Ovbey | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Jillian Roache | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Jason Stant | ... | payroll accountant (uncredited) |
Thanks
| James Bane | ... | the filmmakers wish to extend their personal thanks: for their contribution to the making of this movie: Iowa Department of Transportation |
| Douglas Downing III | ... | digital producer |
| Jean Geiger | ... | the filmmakers wish to extend their personal thanks: for their contribution to the making of this movie |
| Steve Geiger | ... | the filmmakers wish to extend their personal thanks: for their contribution to the making of this movie |
| Jerry Huffman | ... | the filmmakers wish to extend their personal thanks: for their contribution to the making of this movie: Wisconsin Department of Tourism |
| Dick Mattox | ... | the filmmakers wish to extend their personal thanks: for their contribution to the making of this movie: Iowa Department of Transportation |
| Steve Roberts | ... | acknowledgement: fantasy artwork licensed by the artist |
| Jeffrey Rothstein | ... | acknowledgement: photography licensed by the artist |
Production Companies
- Samuels Media (in association with)
- Castle Rock Entertainment (in association with)
- Mirage Enterprises
- Section Eight
Distributors
- Warner Bros. (2007) (United States) (theatrical) (as Warner Bros. Pictures) (presents) (A TimeWarner Company)
- Pathé Distribution (2007) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (2007) (Canada) (theatrical)
- FS Film (2007) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Independent Films (2007) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Odeon (2007) (Greece) (theatrical)
- SF Norge A/S (2007) (Norway) (theatrical)
- SND Films (2007) (France) (theatrical)
- Svensk Filmindustri (SF) (2007) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Alfa Films (2007) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Bazuca Films (2007) (Chile) (theatrical)
- Imagem Filmes (2007) (Brazil) (theatrical)
- DeAPlaneta (2007) (Spain)
- Deltamac Co. (2007) (Hong Kong)
- Noori Pictures (2007) (South Korea)
- Prorom Media-Trade (2007) (Bulgaria)
- Prorom Media-Trade (2007) (Hungary)
- Prorom Media-Trade (2007) (Romania)
- Summit Entertainment (2007) (World-wide) (sales)
- Cascade Film (2008) (Russia) (theatrical)
- Constantin Film (2008) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Golden Village Pictures (2008) (Singapore) (theatrical)
- Movie-Eye Entertainment (2008) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Constantin Film (2008) (Germany) (DVD) (and Blu-ray)
- Dutch FilmWorks (DFW) (2008) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Film1 (2008) (Netherlands) (tv) (limited)
- Highlight Film (2008) (Germany) (DVD) (release through)
- Imagem Filmes (2008) (Brazil) (Blu-ray)
- Imagem Filmes (2008) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2008) (United States) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2008) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) (2010) (United Kingdom) (tv) (BBC2)
- Canvas (2010) (Belgium) (tv)
- Veronica (2010) (Netherlands) (tv)
- Dutch FilmWorks (DFW) (2011) (Netherlands) (Blu-ray) (DVD) (Prestige Collection)
- Dutch FilmWorks (DFW) (2011) (Netherlands) (DVD) (Prestige Collection)
- Bir Film (2020) (Turkey)
- HBO Max (2020) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- Nine Network Australia (2020) (Australia) (tv)
Special Effects
- Fluid (commercial: U/North)
- Handmade Digital (visual effects)
- Asylum VFX (visual effects)
Other Companies
- American Humane Association (animal action monitored by: AHA 01205)
- Bank of Ireland (financing provided by)
- Blooming Grove Police Department (the film makers wish to extend their personal thanks to the following for their contribution to the making of this movie)
- Buena Vista Negative Cutting (negative cutter)
- Canali (wardrobe provided by: George Clooney)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (dollies)
- City of Council Bluffs, Iowa (the film makers wish to extend their personal thanks to the following for their contribution to the making of this movie)
- Clayton Productions (acknowledgement: is the author of this motion picture for purposes of copyright and other laws) (copyright holder)
- Community of Worley Heights (the film makers wish to extend their personal thanks to the following for their contribution to the making of this movie)
- Cornwall Community Police Service (the film makers wish to extend their personal thanks to the following for their contribution to the making of this movie)
- DTS (acknowledgement)
- Datacard Group (the film makers wish to extend their personal thanks to the following for their contribution to the making of this movie)
- Davis Polk & Wardwell (the film makers wish to extend their personal thanks to the following for their contribution to the making of this movie)
- Deborah Ross Film Design (main and end titles designed by)
- Dewey Ballentine (the film makers wish to extend their personal thanks to the following for their contribution to the making of this movie)
- Dolby (in selected theatres)
- Eisner & Frank (production legal)
- Empire State Film Production (the film makers wish to extend their personal thanks to the following for their contribution to the making of this movie)
- Film Finances (completion guarantor)
- Grant Wilfley Casting (extras casting)
- Independence Fire Company of South Blooming Grove (the film makers wish to extend their personal thanks to the following for their contribution to the making of this movie)
- Iowa Department of Transportation (the film makers wish to extend their personal thanks to the following for their contribution to the making of this movie)
- Jaeger-LeCoultre (watches provided by)
- JoAnn Kane Music Service (music preparation by)
- Kodak / Fuji (Color by)
- Major League Baseball Properties (acknowledgement: The Major League Baseball trademarks depicted in this motion picture were licensed by)
- Mercedes Benz USA (the film makers wish to extend their personal thanks to the following for their contribution to the making of this movie)
- Morrison Cohen (the film makers wish to extend their personal thanks to the following for their contribution to the making of this movie)
- New York State Governor's Office for Motion Picture & Television Development (the film makers wish to extend their personal thanks to the following for their contribution to the making of this movie)
- Oaktree Capital Management (the film makers wish to extend their personal thanks to the following for their contribution to the making of this movie)
- Old Brookville Police Department (the film makers wish to extend their personal thanks to the following for their contribution to the making of this movie)
- Pacific Title (titles by)
- Panavision Cameras and Lenses (Filmed with)
- Remote Control Productions (score mixed at)
- SDDS Sony Dynamic Digital Sound (in selected theatres)
- Sabron Payroll Services (payroll: orchestra)
- Salisbury Mills Fire Company (the film makers wish to extend their personal thanks to the following for their contribution to the making of this movie)
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Storyline
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Michael Clayton, a high-priced law firm's fixer, leaves a late night poker game, gets a call to drive to Westchester, and watches his car blow up as he's taking an impromptu dawn walk through a field. Flash back four days. He owes a loan shark to cover his brother's debts (Michael's own gambling habits have left him virtually broke). His law firm is negotiating a high-stakes merger, and his firm's six year defense of a conglomerate's pesticide use is at risk when one of the firm's top litigators goes off his meds and puts the case in jeopardy. While Michael is trying to fix things someone decides to kill him. Who? Meanwhile his son summarizes the plot of a dark fantasy novel.
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| Taglines | The Truth Can Be Adjusted See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $25,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $719,910, 07 Oct 2007 |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $92,991,835 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | In a November 2020 interview, George Clooney stated that the case in the film, while about a completely different industry, was based on the Ford Pinto case, where it wasn't that Ford had a car that was unsafe, but that an internal memo showed that they had calculated the cost of recall versus the individual suits from people being killed in the car, and determined it was cheaper to pay off claims and not do the recall. See more » |
| Goofs | Arthur says "I am Shiva, The God of Death". Yama is the Hindu God of Death. Shiva is the destroyer or transformer. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Kingdom/Trade/The Game Plan/Feast of Love/The Darjeeling Limited/Lust, Caution (2007). See more » |
| Soundtracks | The Thought of You See more » |
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Michael Clayton:
I'm not the guy you kill. I'm the guy you buy! Are you so fucking blind that you don't even see what I am? I sold out Arthur for 80 grand. I'm your easiest problem and you're gonna kill me? See more » |