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Intelligence is relative. - Burn After Reading
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Title: Burn After Reading

Release Date: 5 Sep 2008

Runtime: 1h 36m

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Director: Focus Features, StudioCanal, Relativity Media, Working Title Films, Mike Zoss Productions

Production Companies: Focus Features, StudioCanal, Relativity Media, Working Title Films, Mike Zoss Productions

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.654 (4746 votes)

Cast

  • Harry Pfarrer: George Clooney
  • Linda Litzke: Frances McDormand
  • Chad Feldheimer: Brad Pitt
  • Osborne Cox: John Malkovich
  • Katie Cox: Tilda Swinton
  • Ted: Richard Jenkins
  • Sandy Pfarrer: Elizabeth Marvel
  • CIA Officer: David Rasche
  • CIA Superior: J.K. Simmons
  • Krapotkin: Olek Krupa
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