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Tajne przez poufne was released on 12 września 2008.
Tajne przez poufne was directed by Ethan Coen, Joel Coen.
Tajne przez poufne has a runtime of 1 h 36 min.
Tajne przez poufne was produced by Joel Coen, Ethan Coen.
Tajny agent CIA Osbourne Cox zostaje wyrzucony z pracy. Postanawia spisać wspomnienia, które zdemaskują niecne działania agencji. Zapiski trafiają w ręce Lindy Litzke i jej przyjaciela Chada.
The key characters in Tajne przez poufne are Harry Pfarrer (George Clooney), Linda Litzke (Frances McDormand), Chad Feldheimer (Brad Pitt).
Tajne przez poufne is rated 18.
Tajne przez poufne is a Komedia, Dramat, Kryminał film.
Tajne przez poufne has an audience rating of 6.5 out of 10.
Tajne przez poufne had a budget of 37 mln USD.
Tajne przez poufne has made 163,7 mln USD at the box office.