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Michael Clayton is Tony Gilroy's screenplay for the 2007 legal thriller, which he also directed as his feature directorial debut. The title character is a former trial lawyer working as a fixer for a large New York law firm, where he handles crises for clients and colleagues while a major civil case exposes conflicts involving corporate power, professional loyalty, and personal responsibility.
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Who wrote the Michael Clayton screenplay?
Tony Gilroy wrote and directed the 2007 legal thriller, which was his directorial debut. George Clooney plays Michael Clayton, a lawyer who fixes sensitive problems for a major corporate law firm.
What does a fixer do in Michael Clayton?
Michael handles crises that other lawyers cannot solve through ordinary legal work, including embarrassing clients and dangerous situations. The screenplay places him under pressure when his friend Arthur Edens turns against a powerful corporate client.
What is the U/North case in Michael Clayton?
U/North is a major agricultural corporation facing a lawsuit over a harmful product. The company's legal defense and attempts to control the case become the central corporate conflict of the 2007 screenplay.
Which actors play the main roles in Michael Clayton?
George Clooney plays Michael Clayton, while Tom Wilkinson plays Arthur Edens and Tilda Swinton plays Karen Crowder. Swinton won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for the 2007 film.
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