Burn After Reading Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
Joel and Ethan Coen's jet-black comedy Burn After Reading begins with CIA agent Osborne Cox (John Malkovich) losing his job. This prompts his long-suffering, unfaithful wife (Tilda Swinton) to consult a lawyer about divorcing him. Osborne decides to write a book about his exploits, but an early draft of his work ends up lost at a gym where it's found by the dim-witted Chad (Brad Pitt, and the plastic-surgery obsessed Linda (Frances McDormand). They decide to blackmail Osborne in order to help Linda pay for the numerous procedures she wants to undergo. Things grow even more complicated when Linda starts an affair with Harry (George Clooney), who also happens to be sleeping with Cox's wife. - Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
09/12/2008
DVD Release Date:
12/21/2008
Rating:
R
MPAA Reasons:
for pervasive language, some sexual content and violence.
Run Time:
95 min.
Distributor(s):
Focus Features
Director(s):
Themes:
Alcoholism, Infidelity, Blackmail, Fired or Laid-Off
Tone:
Biting, Cynical, Madcap, Melancholy
Country of Origin:
USA (09-12-2008)
Language:
English
Status:
DVD
