Clay Pigeon (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1971, Clay Pigeon is an action and drama film directed by Tom Stern, running about 93 minutes. “Joe Ryan had but one life to give for his country. The CIA asked for it twice.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An ex-soldier is recruited by the FBI to go undercover in L.A. and find other ex-soldiers who are part of a drug-dealing gang.
Who’s in it. Clay Pigeon stars Tom Stern as Joe Ryan, Telly Savalas as Redford, Robert Vaughn as Neilson and John Marley as Police Captain, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Clay Pigeon has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Midnight Pulp, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Clay Pigeon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Clay Pigeon tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Clay Pigeon (1971)?
- In US, Clay Pigeon is available to stream on YouTube TV, Midnight Pulp and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Clay Pigeon worth watching?
- Clay Pigeon holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Clay Pigeon?
- Clay Pigeon stars Tom Stern, Telly Savalas, Robert Vaughn, John Marley and Burgess Meredith.
- When was Clay Pigeon released?
- Clay Pigeon was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.