description Michael Clayton Overview
Michael Clayton is a 2007 legal thriller centering on George Clooney’s character, a lawyer uncovering a corporate cover-up involving a client’s illegal activities. The film features a supporting cast including Tom Wilkinson and Tilda Swinton as they navigate the complexities of exposing wrongdoing within a law firm. Tony Gilroy directed this debut feature.
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info Michael Clayton Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2007 |
help Michael Clayton FAQ
What is U-North covering up in Michael Clayton?
U-North is an agribusiness company facing a massive lawsuit over a weed killer alleged to have caused cancer. The core cover-up involves internal documents that Arthur Edens, played by Tom Wilkinson, tries to expose.
Why is George Clooney's character called a fixer in Michael Clayton?
Michael Clayton works for the law firm Kenner, Bach and Ledeen as the person who cleans up legal and personal messes for powerful clients. The movie makes clear that he is not a trial lawyer in the glamorous sense, but a damage-control specialist.
Which Oscar did Michael Clayton win?
Tilda Swinton won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for playing Karen Crowder. The film was also nominated for Best Picture and earned acting nominations for George Clooney and Tom Wilkinson.
Why is the ending with the taxi important in Michael Clayton?
After exposing Karen Crowder and U-North, Michael gets into a New York taxi and tells the driver to keep going. The scene lets the film end on exhaustion and moral aftermath rather than a courtroom victory.
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