Burn After Reading (2008)

Intelligence is relative.

Movie · Comedy, Drama · 1h 36m · Rated 6.7/10 on TMDB · Released September 5, 2008

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

Cast

• George Clooney as Harry Pfarrer
• Frances McDormand as Linda Litzke
• Brad Pitt as Chad Feldheimer
• John Malkovich as Osborne Cox
• Tilda Swinton as Katie Cox
• Richard Jenkins as Ted
• Elizabeth Marvel as Sandy Pfarrer
• David Rasche as CIA Officer
• J.K. Simmons as CIA Superior
• Olek Krupa as Krapotkin
• Michael Countryman as Alan
• Kevin Sussman as Tuchman Marsh Man

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