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2008
  • Comedy
  • Drama

Burn After Reading

Intelligence is relative.
Runtime
1h 36m
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  • FR
  • France
  • GB
  • United Kingdom
  • US
  • United States
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Languages
  • en
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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Ethan Coen
Director Screenplay
Joel Coen
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Cast
George Clooney
Harry Pfarrer
Frances McDormand
Linda Litzke
Brad Pitt
Chad Feldheimer
John Malkovich
Osborne Cox
Tilda Swinton
Katie Cox
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  • Status
    Released
  • Release date
    Sept. 5, 2008
  • Original Language
    English
  • Budget
    $ 37,000,000
  • Revenue
    $ 163,700,000
  • Production Companies
    • Focus Features
    • Mike Zoss Productions
    • Relativity Media
    • StudioCanal
    • Working Title Films

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