Burn After Reading (2008)

Director
Ethan Coen; Joel Coen

Main cast
George Clooney; Frances McDormand; Tilda Swinton; Brad Pitt; Richard Jenkins

Genres
Drama, Comedy, Crime

Description
This is a comedic tale of espionage. An ousted CIA official's memoir accidentally falls into the hands of two unwise gym employees intent on exploiting their find.


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