Burn After Reading

Burn After Reading (2008-09-05)

Comedy | Drama |

6.67

Overview

When a disc containing memoirs of a former CIA analyst falls into the hands of gym employees, Linda and Chad, they see a chance to make enough money for Linda to have life-changing cosmetic surgery. Predictably, events whirl out of control for the duo, and those in their orbit.

Directed By: Ethan Coen Joel Coen

Star Cast: George Clooney , Frances McDormand , Brad Pitt , John Malkovich ,

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Status: Released
Runtime: 96m
Popularity: 3.9766
Language: en

Budget: $37,000,000
Revenue: $163,700,000

Vote Average: 6.67
Vote Count: 5056

Keywords

washington dc, usa blackmail paranoia black humor plastic surgery autobiography memory corpse divorce gym disc ex priest fitness online dating memoirs personal trainer shaggy dog story

Star Cast
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George Clooney

George Clooney

Harry Pfarrer

Frances McDormand

Frances McDormand

Linda Litzke

Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt

Chad Feldheimer

John Malkovich

John Malkovich

Osborne Cox

Tilda Swinton

Tilda Swinton

Katie Cox

Richard Jenkins

Richard Jenkins

Ted

Elizabeth Marvel

Elizabeth Marvel

Sandy Pfarrer

David Rasche

David Rasche

CIA Officer

J.K. Simmons

J.K. Simmons

CIA Superior

Olek Krupa

Olek Krupa

Krapotkin

Michael Countryman

Michael Countryman

Alan

Kevin Sussman

Kevin Sussman

Tuchman Marsh Man

J.R. Horne

J.R. Horne

Divorce Lawyer

Hamilton Clancy

Hamilton Clancy

Peck

Armand Schultz

Armand Schultz

Olson

Pun Bandhu

Pun Bandhu

Party Guest

Karla Mosley

Karla Mosley

Party Guest

Jeffrey DeMunn

Jeffrey DeMunn

Cosmetic Surgeon

Bazzjazz

The Coen brothers really seemed to enjoy making this dark comedy. Great ensemble cast . It really is just good solid entertainment and some great cynicism.