Burn After Reading

Burn After Reading

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2008-09-05

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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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.

Released

2008-09-05

Runtime

96

Director

Joel Coen

Budget

$37000000

Revenue

$163700000

Genres

Comedy

Drama

Language

English

Production

Focus Features

StudioCanal

Relativity Media

Working Title Films

Mike Zoss Productions

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    Frances McDormand
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    Brad Pitt

    Brad Pitt
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    John Malkovich

    John Malkovich
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    Tilda Swinton

    Tilda Swinton
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    Richard Jenkins
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    Elizabeth Marvel
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    J.K. Simmons
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    Lori Hammel
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    Michael Fawcett
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