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Burn After Reading (2008)

Burn After Reading (2008)

R 96 minutes EN Comedy , Drama
Intelligence is relative.
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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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
Olek Krupa
Krapotkin
Kevin Sussman
Tuchman Marsh Man

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The Coen brothers really seemed to enjoy making this dark comedy.
Great ensemble cast . It really is just good solid entertainment and some great cynicism.

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Production companies: Focus Features, StudioCanal, Relativity Media, Working Title Films, Mike Zoss Productions
Production countries: United States of America, United Kingdom, France
Budget: $37,000,000
Revenue: $163,700,000

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