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Killing Them Softly (stylized in marketing as killing them softly) is a 2012 American neo-noir crime film written and directed by Andrew Dominik and starring Brad Pitt. Based on George V. Higgins' 1974 novel Cogan's Trade, the story follows Jackie Cogan, a hitman who is hired to deal with the aftermath of a Mafia poker game robbery that ruptured the criminal economy; the events are set during the 2008 United States presidential election and financial crisis. Scoot McNairy, Ben Mendelsohn, Richard Jenkins, James Gandolfini, Ray Liotta, and Sam Shepard also star.
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2012 · 1h 37m · Crime · Thriller
TMDB 6.0/10 (2,452 votes)
Jackie Cogan is an enforcer hired to restore order after three dumb guys rob a Mob protected card game, causing the local criminal economy to collapse.
Directed by Andrew Dominik
Box office $38M worldwide
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Andrew DominikDirector
Brad Pittas Jackie Cogan
Scoot McNairyas Frankie
Ben Mendelsohnas Russell
James Gandolfinias Mickey
Ray Liottaas Markie Trattman
Richard Jenkinsas Driver
Vincent Curatolaas Johnny Amato
Sam Shepardas Dillon
George Carrollas Kenny Gill
Max Casellaas Barry Caprio
Trevor Longas Steve Caprio
Linara Washingtonas Hooker
Ross Brodaras Poker GuyWWade Allenas Business Suit AgentCast & crew political lean — 1 of 15 researched: 1 left · 0 center · 0 right · 0 no public record. Based only on cited public statements, endorsements, and documented donations.