
Life(1999)
Two men in 1930s Mississippi become friends after being sentenced to life in prison together for a crime they did not commit.


“They have a plan, but not a clue.”
In the deep south during the 1930s, three escaped convicts search for hidden treasure while a relentless lawman pursues them.

George Clooney
Everett

John Turturro
Pete Hogwallop

Tim Blake Nelson
Delmar O'Donnell

John Goodman
Big Dan Teague

Holly Hunter
Penny

Chris Thomas King
Tommy Johnson

Charles Durning
Pappy O'Daniel

Del Pentecost
Junior O'Daniel

Michael Badalucco
George Nelson

J.R. Horne
Pappy's Staff
O Brother, Where Art Thou? is a adventure, comedy, crime film released in 2000 exploring themes of music record, country music, based on novel or book, prophecy, southern usa, mississippi river. Directed by Joel Coen, it stars George Clooney, John Turturro, Tim Blake Nelson. In the deep south during the 1930s, three escaped convicts search for hidden treasure while a relentless lawman pursues them.
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