Burn After Reading

George Clooney plays Harry Pfarrer, a womanizing U.S. Marshal who becomes entangled in a series of misunderstandings.

Frances McDormand portrays Linda Litzke, a fitness center employee who seeks to change her life using a stolen CIA file.

Brad Pitt plays Chad Feldheimer, a carefree personal trainer who becomes involved in the theft of classified information.

John Malkovich plays Osborne Cox, a disgruntled former CIA analyst whose memoir sparks the chaos among the other characters.

Tilda Swinton portrays Katie Cox, the self-serving wife of Osborne Cox who has an affair with Harry Pfarrer.

Richard Jenkins plays Ted, Linda's colleague who develops a romantic interest in her amid the unfolding events.

Elizabeth Marvel portrays Sandy Pfarrer, the wife of Harry Pfarrer, who deals with her husband's infidelities.

David Rasche plays a CIA Officer, who is involved in the investigation of the events triggered by the stolen file.

J.K. Simmons portrays a CIA Superior, providing guidance and reaction to the chaotic situation.

Olek Krupa plays Krapotkin, a character linked to the tangled web of espionage.

Michael Countryman plays Alan, a minor character in the unfolding narrative.

Kevin Sussman portrays Tuchman Marsh Man, contributing to the film's comedic elements.