Burn After Reading is a 2008
black comedy film written, produced, edited and directed by
Joel and Ethan Coen. The film stars
George Clooney,
John Malkovich,
Frances McDormand,
Tilda Swinton, and
Brad Pitt. The film had its premiere on August 27, 2008, when it opened the
2008 Venice Film Festival. It was released in the United States on September 12, 2008, and in the United Kingdom on October 17, 2008.