description Killing Them Softly Overview
Killing Them Softly depicts a hitman, Jackie Cogan, tasked with resolving the consequences of a high-stakes robbery during the 2008 financial crisis. The film explores the disruption to organized crime following the event, set against the backdrop of the U.S. presidential election. Featuring an ensemble cast including Brad Pitt and several notable actors, it’s based on a novel about a professional enforcer.
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info Killing Them Softly Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2012 |
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Who stars in the movie Killing Them Softly?
The 2012 action-crime film features Brad Pitt as the mob enforcer Jackie Cogan. The cast also includes Richard Jenkins, James Gandolfini, and Ben Mendelsohn.
What is the premise of Killing Them Softly?
The plot follows professional hitman Jackie Cogan, who is hired to restore order after a mafia-protected poker game is robbed. The story is heavily intertwined with the backdrop of the 2008 United States financial crisis and presidential election.
Is Killing Them Softly based on a book?
Yes, the film is an adaptation of the 1974 crime novel "Cogan's Trade" written by George V. Higgins. The movie transplants the original Boston setting to New Orleans.
Who directed Killing Them Softly?
The movie was directed by Andrew Dominik. It was his second collaboration with Brad Pitt, following their work on the 2007 film "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford".
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