Burn After Reading (2008)

6.7/10 • 96 min • Comedy Drama

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.

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

Hamilton Clancy

Peck

Armand Schultz

Olson

Pun Bandhu

Party Guest

Karla Mosley

Party Guest

Jeffrey DeMunn

Cosmetic Surgeon

Richard Poe

Stretching Gym Patron

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