Killing Them Softly2012
Killing Them Softly
Killing Them Softly is a 2012 American neo-noir crime film directed by Andrew Dominik and starring Brad Pitt. Based on George V. Higgins' novel Cogan's Trade, the story follows hitman Jackie Cogan as he is hired to address the repercussions of a Mafia poker game robbery, leading to a disruption in the criminal economy amidst the backdrop of the 2008 United States presidential election and financial crisis.
ReleasedJul 30, 2012
Budget$15M
Box Office$38M
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Peak Buzz Score
3.5
#2,167 all-time · Apr 1 – Apr 30, 2020
1-Year Buzz Score
0.6
#2,883 · Last 365 days
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Top Cast
Most popular Killing Them Softly cast members by current Buzz Score on July 04, 2026
1
Barack Obama
Self (archive footage)
15.7
2
George W. Bush
Self (archive footage)
10.5
3
Brad Pitt
Jackie Cogan
9.8
4
Sam Shepard
Dillon
9.3
5
Ray Liotta
Markie Trattman
5.7
6
James Gandolfini
Mickey
5.6
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