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Where was Michael Clayton filmed?

2007 film, directed by Tony Gilroy.

  • New York City

The story is set in New York, about 166 miles (267 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
New York; Wisconsin
Filmed in
New York City
Distance
About 166 miles (267 km) between New York and the nearest filming location.
Distance
About 829 miles (1,334 km) between Wisconsin and the nearest filming location.

About Michael Clayton

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Released
2007
Director
Tony Gilroy
Cast
George ClooneyTom WilkinsonTilda SwintonSydney PollackMichael O'KeefeTom McCarthyDenis O'HareKen HowardMerritt WeverDavid Zayas
Genre
ThrillerDramaMystery
Awards
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress

The story

One night, Michael attends to a high-profile client in Westchester County.

Michael bails Arthur out of jail in Milwaukee and learns Arthur had stopped taking his medication.

U-North CEO Don Jeffries, whose signature is on the memo, puts Karen in contact with two operatives, who follow Arthur and bug his apartment and phone.

Famous lines from Michael Clayton

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • So he's a partner?Karen Crowder
  • Well, he misspoke.Michael Clayton
  • No. They don't call.Michael Clayton
  • That's the police, isn't it?Client
  • Marty Bach, how can I help you?Marty Bach

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