Burn After Reading is a 2008 comedy film written, produced, edited and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. The film stars Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Frances McDormand, J.K. Simmons, John Malkovich, Tilda Swinton, and Richard Jenkins.
When a disc containing memoirs of a former CIA analyst (John Malkovich) falls into the hands of Linda Litzke (Frances McDormand) and Chad Feldheimer (Brad Pitt), 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.
Victims[]
- Chad Feldheimer - Accidentally shot through the head by Harry Pfarrer with a handgun after being startled.
- Ted Treffon - Shot in the chest, hacked twice in the chest, and hacked twice in the back of the head by Ozzy Cox with a hatchet.
Deaths[]
- Total - 2
- All Men
Kill Counts[]
- Harry Pfarrer - 1 (Alive)
- Osbourne "Ozzy" Cox - 1 (Alive)
Death Gallery[]
Chad's (Brad Pitt) forehead being blown open by Harry (George Clooney) after scaring him inside of Ozzy's closet.