Killing Them Softly
83
A professional enforcer investigates a heist that went down during a mob-protected poker game.
Why watch: Brad Pitt dissects the American dream with a shotgun.
Cast
Brad Pitt as Jackie Cogan
Scoot McNairy as Frankie
Ben Mendelsohn as Russell
James Gandolfini as Mickey
Ray Liotta as Markie Trattman
Richard Jenkins as Driver
Vincent Curatola as Johnny Amato
Sam Shepard as Dillon
George Carroll as Kenny Gill
Max Casella as Barry Caprio
Trevor Long as Steve Caprio
Linara Washington as Hooker
Ross Brodar as Poker Guy
Wade Allen as Business Suit Agent
Christopher Berry as Cab Driver Agent
Crew
Andrew Dominik — Director
Andrew Dominik — Screenplay
George V. Higgins — Novel
Will French — Co-Producer
Roger Schwartz — Co-Producer
Stephen Roberts — Co-Producer
Matthew Budman — Co-Producer
Douglas Saylor Jr. — Co-Producer
Paula Mae Schwartz — Producer
Marc Butan — Executive Producer
Adi Shankar — Executive Producer
Steve Schwartz — Producer
Megan Ellison — Executive Producer
Jim Seibel — Executive Producer
Brad Pitt — Producer
Dede Gardner — Producer
Anthony Katagas — Producer
Bill Johnson — Executive Producer
Spencer Silna — Executive Producer
Harvey Weinstein — Executive Producer
Bob Weinstein — Executive Producer
Francine Maisler — Casting
Greig Fraser — Director of Photography
Brian A. Kates — Editor
Patricia Norris — Production Design
Patricia Norris — Costume Design
Community Reviews
Apr 3, 2026
Some interesting characters brought to life by an incredible cast, culminating in some cool scenes, but unsatisfying and directionless as a whole. Obama/Bush speeches as background narrative was a bizarre choice. All to say that violent criminals are cynical?