Clay Pigeons(1998)
Lester Long never forgets a friend.
Clay Pigeons 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."
Clay Pigeons (1998) is a crime, comedy and drama film directed by David Dobkin, released on September 25, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Joaquin Phoenix, Vince Vaughn, Janeane Garofalo and Scott Wilson. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 143 ratings.
- Director:
- David Dobkin
- Writers:
- Matthew L. Healy
- Producers:
- Ridley Scott, Chris Zarpas
- Cinematographer:
- Eric Alan Edwards
- Production:
- Intermedia Films, Fade In Films, IMF Internationale Medien und Film 2 & Produktions, Scott Free Productions, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Gramercy Pictures
- Budget:
- $8,000,000
- Revenue:
- $1,800,000
- Status:
- Released
Clay Pigeons (1998) Trailer
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Clay Pigeons Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joaquin Phoenix
as Clay Bidwell
Vince Vaughn
as Lester Long
Janeane Garofalo
as Agent Dale Shelby
Scott Wilson
as Sheriff Dan Mooney
Gregory Sporleder
as Earl
Georgina Cates
as Amanda
Vince Vieluf
as Deputy Barney
Joseph D. Reitman
as Glen
Nicole Arlyn
as Gloria Collins
- Wayne Brennan
Wayne Brennan
as Minister
- Jeff Olson
Jeff Olson
as Mark
- Monica Moench
Monica Moench
as Kimberly Turner
Key crew
Directed by David Dobkin, written by Matthew L. Healy, produced by Ridley Scott and Chris Zarpas.
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Clay Pigeons Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 143 ratings.
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Clay Pigeons – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Clay Pigeons online?
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Clay Pigeons (1998) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Clay Pigeons?
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The main cast of Clay Pigeons (1998) includes Joaquin Phoenix, Vince Vaughn, Janeane Garofalo, Scott Wilson and Gregory Sporleder. The film was directed by David Dobkin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Clay Pigeons released?
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Clay Pigeons was released on September 25, 1998 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Clay Pigeons worth watching?
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Clay Pigeons (1998) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 143 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Clay Pigeons?
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