Criminal prosecutor Michael Claytonwas once famous in the New York legal profession, and after leaving his post he conspired in a large private law firm. Under the supervision of the new boss Marty Bacher, the work of cleaning up bad records began. But work and personal life also changed as a result, his wife and children left him, and debts made him lose his previous glory. The financial situation made him continue to suffer at work. At the same time, he was involved in a multimillion-dollar class-action lawsuit because of the company's dirty business. And just when he used his relationship and rich experience in "pull the fog" to successfully resolve this lawsuit, another clerk under the boss, Arthur Aidensplayedand the female litigation lawyer Kay The involvement of Len Crowderand others has made Michael's career and life once again facing a new round of severe challenges.
Michael Clayton movie plot
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Extended Reading
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Henry Clayton: What?
Michael Clayton: Your uncle Timmy, and I mean this, on his best day, is never as tough as you. I'm not talking about crying or drugs or anything like that. I'm talking about in his heart. In his heart. Do you understand me? And all this charming bullshit. This Big Tim, Uncle Boss bullshit... and I know you love him and I know why... but when you see him like that you don't have to worry... because that's not how it's going to be for you. You're not going to be one of these people who goes through life wondering why shit keeps falling out of the sky around them. I know that. I know it. OK?
[Henry nods]
Michael Clayton: I see it every time I look at you. I see it right now. I don't know where you got it from, but you got it. OK?
Michael Clayton: [phone rings] Hold on...
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Karen Crowder: This is a three billion dollar class action lawsuit. In the morning, I have to call my board. I have to tell them that the architect of our defense was arrested for running naked in the street. What sickness is he talking about?