UNITED STATES · 2008

Burn After Reading

Joel Coen
blackmail and extortion mistaken identity espionage and intelligence agencies obsession with physical appearance consequences of greed
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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.

Year2008
CountryUnited States
DirectorJoel Coen
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