Clay Pigeons (1998): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Clay Pigeons is a 1998 drama thriller directed by David Dobkin, starring Joaquin Phoenix, Vince Vaughn and Georgina Cates. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $1.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 61% on Rotten Tomatoes and 46 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- David Dobkin
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Gramercy Pictures (I)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Clay Pigeons About?
The premise of Clay Pigeons without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a small Montana town, Clay Bidwell finds his life falling apart as a series of unsettling events unfold. Following the suicide of a friend, Clay becomes entangled in a complex situation involving a wife's betrayal and a shocking act of revenge. Suspected of murder by the FBI, his world takes a dark turn when he develops a strange connection with a charming and dangerous serial killer.
Clay Pigeons Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- strong female character
- murder of a nude woman
- female nudity
- nudity
- breasts
- sex scene
- red bra and panties
- female rear nudity
- panties
- waitress
- small town sheriff
- adultery
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- dying during sex
- anal sex
- shooting a woman
- murder
- redneck
- dark humor
- fbi federal bureau of investigation
- woman
- wife
- widow
- serial killer
- small town
- vomiting
- flashback
- false accusation
- diner
- bar
- barmaid
- video
- waterbed
- target practice
- suicide
- stabbed in the back
- sleeping on the job
- shot in the foot
- shot in the back
- rowboat
- psychopath
- pizza delivery boy
- pier
- pick up
- mechanic
- loss of husband
- loss of friend
- jealousy
- holding cell
- funeral
- female agent
Clay Pigeons Cast
Joaquin Phoenix leads the cast, with Vince Vaughn and Georgina Cates. Directed by David Dobkin.
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Director David Dobkin
More from David Dobkin
More films directed by David Dobkin, best-rated first: Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, Wedding Crashers, The Judge and Shanghai Knights.
Clay Pigeons Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Clay Pigeons 61% on Rotten Tomatoes and 46 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
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IMDb 6.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 61% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 68%
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Metacritic 46 Metascore
User score 7.5
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TMDB 62% User score
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Clay Pigeons Plot Summary
What happens in Clay Pigeons from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the picturesque backdrop of Montana’s rolling hills, the unexpected death of Earl serves as a notable wake-up call regarding the catastrophic fallout from Clay Bidwell’s reckless infidelity. Earl, Clay’s best friend, meets his untimely end, allegedly at his own hands, prompting a spiraling descent into a web of deceit and desperation. As Earl’s apparent suicide reverberates throughout the community, Clay suddenly finds himself in a frantic race to conceal the truth, only to face Amanda’s cold refusal to assist in his clandestine efforts.
Full summary
The whole story of Clay Pigeons, scene by scene
Clay Pigeons Box Office
Clay Pigeons grossed $1.8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.8M
- US & Canada
- $1.8M
Clay Pigeons Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Clay Pigeons.
How Well Do You Know Clay Pigeons?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the character that experiences guilt after his best friend's death?
Cars in Clay Pigeons
25 cars on screen, including the 1966 Ford F-100 and the 1985 Ford LTD Crown Victoria.
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1966 Ford F-100 Main role -
1985 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Important role -
1974 Jeep Cherokee Important role -
1972 Chevrolet C-Series Minor role
Clay Pigeons Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Lebende Ziele” and “Il sapore del sangue”.
- Also known as
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- Lebende Ziele
- Il sapore del sangue
- Demasiado profundo
- Clay Pigeons - Lebende Ziele
- Сериал от убийства
- Мишени
- Martwe gołębie
- Мішені
- 靶鸽
- Agyaggalamb
- 클레이 피전스
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Clay Pigeons FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Clay Pigeons, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Clay Pigeons?
Clay Pigeons runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was Clay Pigeons released?
Clay Pigeons was released on September 25, 1998.
Who directed Clay Pigeons?
Clay Pigeons was directed by David Dobkin.
More films by David Dobkin Who is in the cast of Clay Pigeons?
Clay Pigeons stars Joaquin Phoenix, Vince Vaughn and Georgina Cates.
How much did Clay Pigeons make at the box office?
Clay Pigeons grossed $1.8 million worldwide.
How is Clay Pigeons rated?
Clay Pigeons has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 61% on Rotten Tomatoes, 46 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Does Clay Pigeons have a post-credit scene?
No. Clay Pigeons has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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