Claim: John Malkovich starred in a movie.

Burn After Reading is a 2008 American 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 .