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Burn After Reading

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Burn After Reading

Intelligence is relative.

6.7

1h 36m

2008

“Intelligence is relative.”

Synopsis

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

Trailer

ComedyDrama

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Cast & Crew

George Clooney

George Clooney

as Harry Pfarrer

Frances McDormand

Frances McDormand

as Linda Litzke

Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt

as Chad Feldheimer

John Malkovich

John Malkovich

as Osborne Cox

Tilda Swinton

Tilda Swinton

as Katie Cox

Richard Jenkins

Richard Jenkins

as Ted

Elizabeth Marvel

Elizabeth Marvel

as Sandy Pfarrer

David Rasche

David Rasche

as CIA Officer

J.K. Simmons

J.K. Simmons

as CIA Superior

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