Burn After Reading
“Intelligence is relative.”
2008•R•1h 36m•6.7•Released
ComedyDrama
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
Writer
Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Budget
$37M
Revenue
$164M
Languages
English
Studio
Focus Features
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
Production
Company
Focus Features
Company
StudioCanal
Company
Relativity Media
Company
Working Title Films
Company
Mike Zoss Productions
Producer
Joel Coen
Producer
Ethan Coen
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