Burn After Reading

Directed by Joel Coen & Ethan Coen

The Coens return to the world of blackmail for this richly textured comedy of errors starring Coen regulars Clooney and McDormand. Osbourne Cox (John Malkovich) is a CIA analyst who quits his job and decides to write a memoir, only for it to fall into the wrong hands.

Reviews

“Wildly funny” Rolling Stone

“Attention to detail is impeccable” The Times

“Fast moving, lots of attitude, and uncorking a killer punch when it can.” The Guardian

AWARDS

BAFTA ’09 nominations
– Best Original Screenplay (Joel Coen, Ethan Coen)
– Best Supporting Actor (Brad Pitt)
– Best Supporting Actress (Tilda Swinton)

Golden Globe ’09 nominations
– Best Motion Picture
– Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture (Frances McDormand)

 

Duration:
96 minutes

Languages:
English

Country of origin:
USA

Year of production:
2008