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Burn After Reading

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6.7/10 • 4.8K

2008-09-05 • 1h 36m

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Intelligence is relative.

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.

Directors
Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Editors
Joel Coen

Top Billed Cast

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  1. George Clooney

    George Clooney

    Harry Pfarrer

  2. Frances McDormand

    Frances McDormand

    Linda Litzke

  3. Brad Pitt

    Brad Pitt

    Chad Feldheimer

  4. John Malkovich

    John Malkovich

    Osborne Cox

  5. Tilda Swinton

    Tilda Swinton

    Katie Cox

  6. Richard Jenkins

    Richard Jenkins

    Ted

  7. Elizabeth Marvel

    Elizabeth Marvel

    Sandy Pfarrer

  8. David Rasche

    David Rasche

    CIA Officer

  9. J.K. Simmons

    J.K. Simmons

    CIA Superior

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Bazzjazz

May 22, 2018

8/10

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.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$37,000,000.00
Revenue
$163,700,000.00
Keywords
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