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Burn After Reading

Intelligence is relative.

2008 · R · 1h 36m

Directed by Ethan Coen and Joel Coen

6.7

TMDB audience score
5,481 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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.

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Cast

  • George Clooney
    Harry Pfarrer

  • Frances McDormand
    Linda Litzke

  • Brad Pitt
    Chad Feldheimer

  • John Malkovich
    Osborne Cox

  • Tilda Swinton
    Katie Cox

  • Richard Jenkins
    Ted

  • Elizabeth Marvel
    Sandy Pfarrer

  • David Rasche
    CIA Officer

  • J.K. Simmons
    CIA Superior

  • Olek Krupa
    Krapotkin

  • Michael Countryman
    Alan

  • Kevin Sussman
    Tuchman Marsh Man

  • J.R. Horne
    Divorce Lawyer

  • Hamilton Clancy
    Peck

  • Armand Schultz
    Olson

  • Pun Bandhu
    Party Guest

  • Karla Mosley
    Party Guest

  • Jeffrey DeMunn
    Cosmetic Surgeon