The movie, Burn After Reading, released in 2008, is a comedy and crime film. This film involves a disk from a CIA agent that finds its way into the hands of two gym employees who then try to sell it. The main characters were played by George Clooney, Frances McDormand, and Brad Pitt. This article reveals information about its filming locations and some fun facts about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
Burn After Reading was filmed in multiple spots across the USA, from late August until November 2007. Some scenes were shot at the Bronx Community College in Bronx, New York City, New York. The famous Tower Records site at 809 Route 17, Paramus, New Jersey also featured in the film. Brooklyn Heights and Greenpoint in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, and Long Island, New York were not left out. Additionally, Clearview Cinemas Chelsea West at 333 West 23rd Street in New York was also a location for the shooting of some scenes.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| George Clooney | Harry Pfarrer |
| Frances McDormand | Linda Litzke |
| Brad Pitt | Chad Feldheimer |
| John Malkovich | Osborne Cox |
| Tilda Swinton | Katie Cox |
| Richard Jenkins | Ted |
| Elizabeth Marvel | Sandy Pfarrer |
| David Rasche | CIA Officer Palmer DeBakey Smith |
| Olek Krupa | Krapotkin |
| Michael Countryman | Alan |
| Kevin Sussman | Tuchman Marsh Man |
| Hamilton Clancy | Peck |
| Armand Schultz | Olson |
| Pun Bandhu | Party Guest |
| Karla Mosley | Party Guest |
| Jeffrey DeMunn | Cosmetic Surgeon |
| Richard Poe | Stretching Gym Patron |
| Carmen M. Herlihy | Prospective Gym Customer |
| Judy Frank | Lawyer’s Secretary |
| Yury Tsykun | Senior Russian Embassy Man |
| Brian O’Neill | Hal |
| Robert Prescott | Process Server |
| Matt Walton | Morning Show Host |
| Lori Hammel | Morning Show Hostess |
| Crystal Bock | PR Woman |
| Patrick Boll | Sandy’s Man |
| Logan Kulick | Four-Year-Old Patient |
| Dermot Mulroney | Star of “Coming Up Daisy” |
| Robert R. Barry | Drunken Princetonian |
| Ted Bouton | Drunken Princetonian |
| Bob Bowersox | Drunken Princetonian |
| Oliver Buckingham | Drunken Princetonian |
| Michael Fawcett | Drunken Princetonian |
| William Fowle | Drunken Princetonian |
| Charles Gemmill | Drunken Princetonian |
| Mitch Giannunzio | Drunken Princetonian |
| Cliff Goulet | Drunken Princetonian |
| William D. Grey | Drunken Princetonian |
| Gary Henderson | Drunken Princetonian |
| Ron Kidd | Drunken Princetonian |
| Bill Massof | Drunken Princetonian |
| Brian McKeon | Drunken Princetonian |
| Ken McNeill | Drunken Princetonian |
| Tim Miller | Drunken Princetonian |
| Jay Parks | Drunken Princetonian |
| Roger Rathburn | Drunken Princetonian |
| Eric Richardson | Drunken Princetonian |
| Bart Wilder | Drunken Princetonian |
| James Thomas Bligh | Lt. Macdonald (uncredited) |
| Matt Cannon | Tourist (uncredited) |
| Paul D’Elia | Park Stroller (uncredited) |
| Nathalie Denham | National Mall Tourist (uncredited) |
| Patricia DiZebba | Jogger (uncredited) |
| Justin Doescher | Suspicious Man (uncredited) |
| Kimberly Dorsey | Tourist (uncredited) |
| Liam Ferguson | Businessman (uncredited) |
| Mark Heenehan | Mr. Eckner (uncredited) |
| Joe Jagatic | CIA Agent (uncredited) |
| Richard Karn | Self – Family Feud Host (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Spencer Kayden | Tourist (uncredited) |
| RJ Konner | Senator (uncredited) |
| Steve Konopelski | Waiter (uncredited) |
| T. Alloy Langenfeld | Nam Vet Visiting WWII Memorial (uncredited) |
| Mike Monroe | Tourist (uncredited) |
| Jeffrey Mowery | Suspicious Man (uncredited) |
| Josh Mowery | Business Man (uncredited) |
| Kevin Kean Murphy | The Witness (uncredited) |
| Douglas Nelson | Man in Park (uncredited) |
| Vito Pietanza | Runner (uncredited) |
| Devin Rumer | Surveillance Man (uncredited) |
| Kenny Shapiro | Driver (uncredited) |
| Patrick Michael Strange | Tourist (uncredited) |
| Kevin Tan | Suspicious Tourist – Day Player (uncredited) |
| Jacqueline Wright | Monica (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film was directed by Ethan Coen and Joel Coen.
- The screenwriting was done by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen.
- George Clooney played the role of Harry Pfarrer in the film.
- Frances McDormand acted as Linda Litzke.
- Brad Pitt’s character was Chad Feldheimer.
- The film was nominated for 3 BAFTA Film Awards and had 8 wins and 29 nominations in total.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.6959294
- Longitude: -73.9955523
- Place ID: ChIJhbEG30dawokR7kJ8wEsjicg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Greenpoint, Long Island, New York, USA
- Latitude: 41.1034326
- Longitude: -72.3592501
- Place ID: ChIJw0iyfNyW6IkRZA9CYr1Ct00
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Greenport, NY 11944, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Clearview Cinemas Chelsea West – 333 West 23rd Street, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7461053
- Longitude: -73.99985579999999
- Place ID: ChIJvZKwPLpZwokRsCMjwZvj_n8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 333 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
