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Burn After Reading (2008)
7.1
Ratings: 7.1/10 from 126,942 users
Metascore:
63/100
Reviews: 502 user | 305 critic | 37 from Metacritic.com
A disk containing the memoirs of a CIA agent ends up in the hands of two unscrupulous gym employees who attempt to sell it. |
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Nominated for 2 Golden Globes.
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Cast
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| George Clooney | ... | ||
| Frances McDormand | ... | ||
| Brad Pitt | ... | ||
| John Malkovich | ... | ||
| Tilda Swinton | ... | ||
| Richard Jenkins | ... | ||
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Elizabeth Marvel | ... | |
| David Rasche | ... | ||
| J.K. Simmons | ... |
CIA Superior
(as JK Simmons)
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| Olek Krupa | ... | ||
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Michael Countryman | ... | |
| Kevin Sussman | ... | ||
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J.R. Horne | ... |
Divorce Lawyer
(as JR Horne)
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| Hamilton Clancy | ... | ||
| Armand Schultz | ... | ||
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Storyline
Osbourne Cox, a Balkan expert, is fired at the CIA, so he begins a memoir. His wife wants a divorce and expects her lover, Harry, a philandering State Department marshal, to leave his wife. A diskette falls out of a gym bag at a Georgetown fitness center. Two employees there try to turn it into cash: Linda, who wants money for elective surgery, and Chad, an amiable goof. Information on the disc leads them to Osbourne who rejects their sales pitch; then they visit the Russian embassy. To sweeten the pot, they decide they need more of Osbourne's secrets. Meanwhile, Linda's boss likes her, and Harry's wife leaves for a book tour. All roads lead to Osbourne's house. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisTaglines:
Intelligence is only their job. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for pervasive language, some sexual content and violence See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
(USA) See more »Also Known As:
Quémese después de leerse See more »Filming Locations:
Bronx Community College - University Avenue at West 181 Street, Bronx, New York City, New York, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$37,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$19,128,001 (USA) (14 September 2008) (2651 Screens)Gross:
$163,720,069 (Worldwide) (25 December 2008)Company Credits
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[Osbourne hangs up, and picks up a hatchet]
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Written by T. McGinnis
Performed by Crazy Girl
Courtesy of Tummy Touch Records LLC See more »
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Goofs
Continuity: When Linda asks Ted to break into the Osbourne house, he puts his hands up while telling her "No, No" and no ring is visible. In the next shot, you so him making this gesture from another angle and there is clearing a wedding band on Ted's wedding finger. See more »Quotes
Osbourne Cox: [on phone] Tell Dr. Cox I have the new keys![Osbourne hangs up, and picks up a hatchet]
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Crazy Credits
Cort Hessler's name appears twice. He was a Stunt Driver on the film. See more »Soundtracks
"Day After Day (Royal Appt Remix)"Written by T. McGinnis
Performed by Crazy Girl
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