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The Man Who Wasn't There

The Man Who Wasn't There

20017.51h 56m

Overview

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.

Directed by Joel Coen
Written by Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Produced by Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Box OfficeBudget: $20.0MRevenue: $18.9M

Top Cast

Billy Bob Thornton

Billy Bob Thornton

Ed Crane

Frances McDormand

Frances McDormand

Doris Crane

Michael Badalucco

Michael Badalucco

Frank

James Gandolfini

James Gandolfini

Big Dave Brewster

Katherine Borowitz

Katherine Borowitz

Ann Nirdlinger Brewster

Jon Polito

Jon Polito

Creighton Tolliver

Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson

Birdy Abundas

Richard Jenkins

Richard Jenkins

Walter Abundas

Tony Shalhoub

Tony Shalhoub

Freddy Riedenschneider

Christopher Kriesa

Christopher Kriesa

Officer Persky

Themes & Keywords

small towncaliforniahairdressercon maninsurance fraudblack and whitebarberneo-noir1940s

About The Man Who Wasn't There

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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