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Release Date:
12 September 2008 (USA) moreTagline:
Intelligence is relative.Plot:
A disk containing the memoirs of a CIA agent ends up in the hands of two unscrupulous gym employees who attempt to sell it. | full synopsisNewsDesk:
(262 articles)
Slouching Towards Top 10: Must-See Blockbusters? (From Spout. 1 December 2008, 1:45 PM, PST)
Goldtripping
(From AwardsDaily. 26 November 2008, 7:12 AM, PST)
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A Bright American Farce moreUS Showtimes:
(register to personalize)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | George Clooney | ... | Harry Pfarrer |
 | Frances McDormand | ... | Linda Litzke |
 | John Malkovich | ... | Osbourne Cox |
 | Tilda Swinton | ... | Katie Cox |
 | Brad Pitt | ... | Chad Feldheimer |
 | Richard Jenkins | ... | Ted Treffon |
| Elizabeth Marvel | ... | Sandy Pfarrer |
 | David Rasche | ... | CIA Officer |
 | J.K. Simmons | ... | CIA Superior |
 | Olek Krupa | ... | Krapotkin |
| Michael Countryman | ... | Alan |
 | Kevin Sussman | ... | Divorce Lawyer #1 |
| J.R. Horne | ... | Divorce Lawyer #2 |
 | Hamilton Clancy | ... | Peck |
| Armand Schultz | ... | Olson |
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Rated R for pervasive language, some sexual content and violence.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
Canada:96 minLanguage:
EnglishColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
USA:R (certificate #44448) | Canada:13+ (Québec) | Canada:14A (Alberta/British Columbia/Ontario) | Denmark:15 | Finland:K-13 | Australia:MA | Singapore:M18 (cut) | Singapore:NC-16 (edited version) | UK:15 | Portugal:M/12 | Germany:12 | New Zealand:R16 | Norway:15 | Sweden:15 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | Brazil:16 | Argentina:16 | Netherlands:12 | Hong Kong:IIB | Philippines:R-13 (MTRCB)Filming Locations:
Bronx Community College - University Avenue at West 181 Street, Bronx, New York City, New York, USA moreMOVIEmeter: 
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The opening film of the 2008 Venice Film Festival. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Harry is running up the Georgetown hill (with the Key Bridge in the background), the street changes from cobblestone to paved between shots. moreSoundtrack:
CIA Man moreFAQ
Is "Burn After Reading" based on a book?A NOTE REGARDING SPOILERS
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Nobody is quite there in this new bright farce by the Coen brothers. The plot is a smart excuse for a movie about nothing but appearing to be about a lot of things. Going backwards and forwards at the same time. Talk about "The Russians?" or planning to write a memoir. Brad Pitt is priceless and the innocence of his character is so believable that I wondered how many more surprises this actor has up his sleeve. He is a joy. George Clooney is also terrific and the Coens move through their crossed purposes with speed and elegance. I was totally immerse in their universe even if I didn't quite care what was going on. John Malkovich, Frances McDormand, Richard Jenkins and the unnerving Tilda Swinton complete the package of this movie that feels as if it was made for the sheer pleasure of it.