Burn After Reading (2008)
Intelligence is relative.
2008 · R · 1h 36m · Comedy, Drama
Genres: Comedy, Drama
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.
Director: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Writers: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Music by: Carter Burwell
Cinematography: Emmanuel Lubezki
Editor: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Box office: $164M · Budget: $37M · Rated 6.7/10 by 5326 viewers
Cast
George Clooney as Harry PfarrerFrances McDormand as Linda LitzkeBrad Pitt as Chad FeldheimerJohn Malkovich as Osborne CoxTilda Swinton as Katie CoxRichard Jenkins as TedElizabeth Marvel as Sandy PfarrerDavid Rasche as CIA OfficerJ.K. Simmons as CIA SuperiorOlek Krupa as KrapotkinMichael Countryman as AlanKevin Sussman as Tuchman Marsh ManMore like this
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