Video: Killing Them Softly interview Colin D Miller September 15, 2012 Latest News and Videos 1447 With Killing Them Softly due out in cinemas soon, a new clip has been released of Brad Pitt talking about the film, it’s origins and the rather impressive cast. The official synopsis for the film is as follows: 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, Sam Shepard and Bella Heathcote among others. Killing Them Softly is due out for release on 21st September.