Burn After Reading (2008)

09/05/2008 (US) • 1h 36m

Comedy, Drama

Intelligence is relative.

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.

Top Billed Cast

George Clooney

Harry Pfarrer

Frances McDormand

Linda Litzke

Brad Pitt

Chad Feldheimer

John Malkovich

Osborne Cox

Tilda Swinton

Katie Cox

Elizabeth Marvel

Sandy Pfarrer

David Rasche

CIA Officer

J.K. Simmons

CIA Superior


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$37,000,000.00

Revenue

$163,700,000.00

Keywords

washington dc, usa

blackmail

paranoia

black humor

plastic surgery

autobiography

memory

corpse

divorce

gym

disc

ex priest

fitness

online dating

memoirs

personal trainer

shaggy dog story

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