The Clay Pigeon (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1949, The Clay Pigeon is a crime film directed by Richard Fleischer, running about 63 minutes. “A man awakens from a coma to discover he's accused of treason.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jim Fletcher, waking up from a coma, finds he is to be given a court martial for treason and charged with informing on fellow inmates in a Japanese prison camp during WWII. Escaping from the hospital he tries to clear himself by enlisting the aid of Martha Gregory, widow of a service buddy he was accused of informing on. Helped also by Ted Niles, a surviving fellow prisoner, he gets closer to finding the answers he needs, and becomes ensnared in a grandiose scheme involving his Japanese ex-prison guard, $10,000,000 of US currency forged by the Japanese and a burgeoning crime network poised to wreak havoc throughout southern California.
Who’s in it. The Clay Pigeon stars Bill Williams as Jim Fletcher, Barbara Hale as Martha Gregory, Richard Quine as Ted Niles and Richard Loo as Ken Tokoyama, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Clay Pigeon has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Clay Pigeon page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Clay Pigeon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Clay Pigeon (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Clay Pigeon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Clay Pigeon worth watching?
- The Clay Pigeon holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Clay Pigeon?
- The Clay Pigeon stars Bill Williams, Barbara Hale, Richard Quine, Richard Loo and Frank Fenton.
- When was The Clay Pigeon released?
- The Clay Pigeon was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.