Michael Clayton

Michael Clayton is the title character of the movie Michael Clayton. He's play brilliantly by George Clooney and has the difficult job of fixing difficult situation for a major New York law firm. Not always an ethical fella. Will he find his way before time runs out?

Played By

George Clooney

Full Name

Michael Clayton

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Michael Clayton: There's no play here. There's no angle. There's no champagne room. I'm not a miracle worker, I'm a janitor. The math on this is simple. The smaller the mess the easier it is for me to clean up.
Mr. Greer: [points to the phone] That's the police isn't it?
Michael Clayton: No. They don't call.

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I'm not the guy you kill. I'm the guy you buy off! Are you so blind that you can't see that? I sold out Arthur for 80 grand. I'm your easiest problem and you try to kill me?

Michael Clayton

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• Added: October 10, 2007

Michael Clayton Quotes

I'm not the guy you kill. I'm the guy you buy off! Are you so blind that you can't see that? I sold out Arthur for 80 grand. I'm your easiest problem and you try to kill me?

Michael Clayton

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• Added: October 10, 2007

Michael Clayton: You are the senior litigating partner of one of the largest, most respected law firms in the world. You are a legend.
Arthur Edens: I'm an accomplice!
Michael Clayton: You're a manic-depressive!
Arthur Edens: I am Shiva, the god of death.

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• Added: October 10, 2007

Michael Clayton Review

John Grisham is kicking himself ... for not writing this. A slow-moving but outstanding legal suspense film, Michael Clayton somehow...

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