Burn After Reading  (2008)

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Starring:
George ClooneyFrances McDormand, (more)
Director(s):
Joel CoenEthan Coen, (more
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Category:
Comedy
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Joel and Ethan Coen's jet-black comedy Burn After Reading begins with CIA agent Osborne Cox (John Malkovich) losing his job. This prompts his long-suffering, unfaithful wife (Tilda Swinton) to consult a lawyer about divorcing him. Osborne decides to write a book about his exploits, but an early draft of his work ends up lost at a gym where it's found by the dim-witted Chad (Brad Pitt, and the plastic-surgery obsessed Linda (Frances McDormand). They decide to blackmail Osborne in order to help Linda pay for the numerous procedures she wants to undergo. Things grow even more complicated when Linda starts an affair with Harry (George Clooney), who also happens to be sleeping with Cox's wife. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide

Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
60 mins

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Director(s):
Joel CoenEthan Coen
Writer(s):
Joel CoenEthan Coen
Producer(s):
Joel CoenJoel CohenTim Bevan
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Violence, Profanity, Sexual Situations)
Categories:
Comedy
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Awards:
  • 2008 - Burn After Reading - St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Association - Best Comedy

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