
Miller's Crossing(1990)
Set in 1929, a political boss and his advisor have a parting of the ways when they both fall for the same woman.


A tale of murder, crime and punishment set in the summer of 1949. Ed Crane, a barber in a small California town, is dissatisfied with his life, but his wife Doris' infidelity and a mysterious opportunity presents him with a chance to change it.

Billy Bob Thornton
Ed Crane

Frances McDormand
Doris Crane

Michael Badalucco
Frank

James Gandolfini
Big Dave Brewster

Katherine Borowitz
Ann Nirdlinger Brewster

Jon Polito
Creighton Tolliver

Scarlett Johansson
Birdy Abundas

Richard Jenkins
Walter Abundas

Tony Shalhoub
Freddy Riedenschneider

Christopher Kriesa
Officer Persky
The Man Who Wasn't There is a crime, drama film released in 2001 exploring themes of small town, california, hairdresser, con man, insurance fraud, black and white. Directed by Joel Coen, it stars Billy Bob Thornton, Frances McDormand, Michael Badalucco. A tale of murder, crime and punishment set in the summer of 1949. Ed Crane, a barber in a small California town, is dissatisfied with his life, but his wife Doris' infidelity and a mysterious opportunity presents him with a chance to change it.
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