Killing Them SoftlyKilling Them Softly is an American crime film directed by Andrew Dominik and starring Brad Pitt, based on the 1974 novel Cogan's Trade by George V. Higgins. On May 22, 2012, the film premiered in competition for the Palme d'Or at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival, receiving positive early reviews
Killing Them Softly is an American crime film directed by Andrew Dominik and starring Brad Pitt, based on the 1974 novel Cogan's Trade by George V. Higgins.
Adapted from George V. Higgins' novel and set in New Orleans, Killing Them Softly follows professional enforcer Jackie Cogan (Pitt), who investigates a heist that occurs during a high-stakes, mob-protected poker game. The film also features Scoot McNairy, Ben Mendelsohn, Ray Liotta, Richard Jenkins, with James Gandolfini, Vincent Curatola, Max Casella, and Sam Shepard.
Directed: by Andrew Dominik
Produced: by Brad Pitt
Dede Gardner
Steve Schwartz
Paula Mae Schwartz
Anthony Katagas
Screenplay by: Andrew Dominik
Based on Cogan's Trade by: George V. Higgins
Starring:
Brad Pitt
Scoot McNairy
Ben Mendelsohn
Richard Jenkins
James Gandolfini
Ray Liotta
Sam Shepard
Killing Them Softly
