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Clay Pigeons

"Lester Long never forgets a friend."

September 25, 1998 1h 44m 6.2/10 (135 votes)

Originally released in 1998. Clay Pigeons is a crime/comedy film. directed by David Dobkin.

Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Vince Vaughn, and Janeane Garofalo

Synopsis

Clay is a young man in a small town who witnesses his friend, Earl, kill himself because of the ongoing affair that Clay was having with the man's wife, Amanda. Feeling guilty, Clay now resists the widow when she presses him to continue with the affair. Clay unknowingly befriends a serial killer named Lester Long who murders the widow in an attempt to "help" his "fishing buddy."

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 25, 1998 27 years ago
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Runtime 1h 44m 104 minutes total
User Rating 6.2/10 Good (135 votes)
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Budget $8M Production budget
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Box Office $1.8M 0.2x return
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Language English Original language
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Country Germany + 2 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$8,000,000
Revenue
$1,800,000

Production Companies

  • Intermedia Films
  • Fade In Films
  • IMF Internationale Medien und Film 2 & Produktions
  • Scott Free Productions
  • PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
  • Gramercy Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clay Pigeons about?

Clay is a young man in a small town who witnesses his friend, Earl, kill himself because of the ongoing affair that Clay was having with the man's wife, Amanda. Feeling guilty, Clay now resists the...

Who directed Clay Pigeons?

Clay Pigeons was directed by David Dobkin.

How long is Clay Pigeons?

Clay Pigeons has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).

When was Clay Pigeons released?

Clay Pigeons was released on September 25, 1998 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Clay Pigeons?

The main cast of Clay Pigeons includes Joaquin Phoenix, Vince Vaughn, Janeane Garofalo, Scott Wilson, Gregory Sporleder.

Is Clay Pigeons worth watching?

Clay Pigeons has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 135 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.