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 (Monsters), Ben Mendelsohn (Animal Kingdom), Ray Liotta, Richard Jenkins (The Visitor), with James Gandolfini, Vincent Curatola, Max Casella and Sam Shepard among others.

"'KILLING THEM SOFTLY' TEASER POSTER: FIRST LOOK AT BRAD PITT'S HITMAN MOVIE"
This shoot-'em-up theme pops up in the first teaser poster from the film!
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"HARD BEGINNINGS FOR PITT'S 'KILLING THEM SOFTLY'"
Brad Pitt is expected to walk the Cannes red carpet for the film, which is one of the festival's sure hits.
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"FIRST 'KILLING THEM SOFTLY' CLIP IS KINDA PERFECT"
"The Brad Pitt-led crime film is set to make its world premiere at Cannes...The shot reeks of Dominik's unique style"
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