Confessions of a Dangerous Mind

"Some things are better left top secret."

Jan 24 2003 R 1h 53m
Biography, Comedy, Crime

Television made him famous, but his biggest hits happened off screen. Television producer by day, CIA assassin by night, Chuck Barris was recruited by the CIA at the height of his TV career and trained to become a covert operative. Or so Barris said.

Plot

Television made him famous, but his biggest hits happened off-screen. This is the story of a legendary showman's double life - television producer by day, C.I.A. assassin by night. At the height of his television career, Chuck Barris (Sam Rockwell) was recruited by the C.I.A. and trained to become a covert operative. Or so Barris claimed.

Written by

Chuck Barris, Charlie Kaufman

Directed by

George Clooney

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Mad Chance, Allied Filmmakers, Miramax

Languages

English

Awards

7 wins & 12 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
95,260
Average Rating
7 out of 10
Metascore
67
Popularity
NA