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Burn After Reading(2008)
Status: Released
Date: 2008-09-05
67%
4872 Votes
Time: 1h 36m
Intelligence is relative.
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America,
United Kingdom,
France
Budget: $37,000,000.00
Revenue: $163,700,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: Burn After Reading
Top 10 Billed 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
Video Trailer Burn After Reading
Video: Official Trailer
Official Trailer
Chad Sneaks Around Harry's Mistress House
Chad's Profitable Plan
Frances McDormand Reinvents Herself as Linda Litzke
Online Dating Is Hard
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Chad Sneaks Around Harry's Mistress House - Clip
Chad's Profitable Plan - Clip
Frances McDormand Reinvents Herself as Linda Litzke - Clip
Online Dating Is Hard - Clip
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