Burn After Reading
In this dark comedy directed by Ethan Coen, a disc containing the memoirs of a former CIA analyst falls into the hands of two gym employees, leading to a series of misunderstandings and chaotic events. The film features an ensemble cast including George Clooney, Frances McDormand, Brad Pitt, and John Malkovich, who deliver performances that blend humor with a satirical take on espionage. The narrative explores themes of deception and incompetence within the intelligence community, wrapped in the Coen brothers’ signature style. While the film did not receive major awards, it is noted for its sharp wit and engaging storyline. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.
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Director: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Actors: Armand Schultz, Bart Wilder, Bill Massof, Bob Bowersox, Brad Pitt, Brian McKeon, Brian O'Neill, Carmen M. Herlihy, Charles Gemmill, Cliff Goulet, Crystal Bock, David Rasche, Dermot Mulroney, Douglas Nelson, Elizabeth Marvel, Eric Richardson, Frances McDormand, Gary Henderson, George Clooney, Hamilton Clancy, J.K. Simmons, J.R. Horne, Jacqueline Wright, James Thomas Bligh, Jay Parks, Jeffrey DeMunn, John Malkovich, Judy Frank, Karla Mosley, Ken McNeill, Kevin Sussman, Kevin Tan, Kimberly Dorsey, Liam Ferguson, Lil Rhee, Logan Kulick, Lori Hammel, Matt Cannon, Matt Walton, Matthew James Gulbranson, Michael Countryman, Michael Fawcett, Mitch Giannunzio, Olek Krupa, Oliver Buckingham, Patrick Boll, Patrick Michael Strange, Pun Bandhu, Raul Aranas, Richard Jenkins, Richard Poe, RJ Konner, Robert Prescott, Robert R. Barry, Roger Rathburn, Ron Kidd, Sándor Técsy, Stephen Ananicz, Ted Bouton, Tilda Swinton, Tim Miller, William D. Grey, William Fowle, Yury Tsykun
Country: France, United Kingdom, United States of America
Company: Bluebush Productions, Focus Features, Relativity Media, StudioCanal
Worldwide Gross: $163,728,902