Burn After Reading (2008)
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.
Director: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: September 5, 2008
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
Screenplay
Music: Carter Burwell
Cinematography: Emmanuel Lubezki
Editing: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Production: Focus Features, StudioCanal, Relativity Media, Working Title Films, Mike Zoss Productions
Country: United States of America, United Kingdom, France
Language: English
Budget: $37M
Box Office: $164M
Original Language: en
Themes
Dark Humor and Macabre Comedy, Divorce Process and Aftermath, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Fitness and Bodybuilding Passion
Keywords
washington dc, usa, blackmail, paranoia, black humor, plastic surgery, autobiography, memory, corpse, divorce, gym, disc, ex priest, fitness, online dating, memoirs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Burn After Reading about?
- 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.
- Who directed Burn After Reading?
- Burn After Reading was directed by Ethan Coen, Joel Coen.
- Who stars in Burn After Reading?
- Burn After Reading stars George Clooney, Frances McDormand, Brad Pitt, John Malkovich, Tilda Swinton, Richard Jenkins.
- How long is Burn After Reading?
- Burn After Reading has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Burn After Reading?
- Burn After Reading is a Comedy, Drama film.
- What is the budget of Burn After Reading?
- Burn After Reading had a budget of $37M.
- How much did Burn After Reading gross?
- Burn After Reading grossed $164M worldwide.
- Where was Burn After Reading produced?
- Burn After Reading was produced in United States of America, United Kingdom, France.
- What are the themes of Burn After Reading?
- The themes of Burn After Reading include: Dark Humor and Macabre Comedy, Divorce Process and Aftermath, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Fitness and Bodybuilding Passion.