Michael Clayton

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Michael Clayton is a 2007 American legal thriller film written and directed by Tony Gilroy in his directorial debut. It stars George Clooney as lawyer Michael Clayton, who discovers a coverup of criminal wrongdoing by one of his firm's clients. Tom Wilkinson, Tilda Swinton, and Sydney Pollack appear in supporting roles. The film had its world premiere on August 31, 2007 at the 64th Venice International Film Festival, where it competed for the Golden Lion. It was released in the United States on October 5 and grossed $93 million worldwide. Gilroy's direction and screenplay and the performances of the cast, particularly Swinton, were 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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