Burn After Reading
“Intelligence is relative.”
7.4 / 10
Synopsis
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.
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
Average shot length
5.1s per shot
Coen Brothers's career average is 5.4s across 17 measured films —see the full picture.