
Killing Them Softly is a 2012 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,Johnny
"Squirrel" Amato (Vincent Curatola) wants to hire a previous crime
associate, Frankie (Scoot McNairy), and a second person for 'a job.'
Upon meeting, Frankie selects Russell (Ben Mendelsohn),
an unkempt junkie but also his only close friend. Russell and Squirrel
immediately don't get along, and it is with a little convincing before
Frankie accepts. Squirrel explains the job would involve robbing an
(illegal) poker game held by Markie Trattman (Ray Liotta). Johnny...