Burn After Reading
2008 · Film

Synopsis

When a disc containing memoirs of a former CIA analyst falls into the hands of Linda Litzke and Chad Feldheimer, the two gym employees see a chance to make enough money for her to have life-changing cosmetic surgery. Predictably, events whirl out of control for the duo doofuses and those in their orbit.

Writers

Ethan Coen and Joel Coen

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Burn After Reading2008 · Film