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Feature film — 2008

Burn After Reading (2008)

6.71h 36mComedy — 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.

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A high-signal pick with 5,471 votes.

Focus Features / StudioCanal / Relativity Media / Working Title / Mike Zoss Productions

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Director: Ethan Coen

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Cast & crew

George Clooney as Harry Pfarrer

George Clooney

Harry Pfarrer

Frances McDormand as Linda Litzke

Frances McDormand

Linda Litzke

Brad Pitt as Chad Feldheimer

Brad Pitt

Chad Feldheimer

John Malkovich as Osborne Cox

John Malkovich

Osborne Cox

Tilda Swinton as Katie Cox

Tilda Swinton

Katie Cox

Richard Jenkins as Ted

Richard Jenkins

Ted

Elizabeth Marvel as Sandy Pfarrer

Elizabeth Marvel

Sandy Pfarrer

David Rasche as CIA Officer

David Rasche

CIA Officer

J.K. Simmons as CIA Superior

J.K. Simmons

CIA Superior

Olek Krupa as Krapotkin

Olek Krupa

Krapotkin

Michael Countryman as Alan

Michael Countryman

Alan

Kevin Sussman as Tuchman Marsh Man

Kevin Sussman

Tuchman Marsh Man

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