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2007 · 120 min · R

Michael Clayton

Directed by Tony Gilroy · Drama, Thriller, Crime

Michael Clayton (2007) is a Drama film, directed by Tony Gilroy set in New York City during the 2000s. It runs 120 minutes and is rated R.

A neo noir, with a tense and bleak tone. Themes of power & corruption and redemption play out through non linear / fractured timeline.

Composer
James Newton Howard
Cinematography
Robert Elswit
Cast
George ClooneyTom WilkinsonTilda SwintonSydney PollackMichael O'KeefeKen HowardSean CullenMerritt Wever

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
2000s

Premise & themes

Premise
Neo Noir
Themes
Power & CorruptionRedemption
Structure
Non Linear / Fractured Timeline
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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