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The Man Who Wasn't There
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The Man Who Wasn't There

2001-10-26 · 116 min · ★ 7.5

Crime · Drama

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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Directors
Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Production companies
USA Films, Working Title, Mike Zoss Productions
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 20,000,000
Revenue
USD 18,918,721

Top Cast

Billy Bob ThorntonBilly Bob ThorntonEd Crane
Frances McDormandFrances McDormandDoris Crane
Michael BadaluccoMichael BadaluccoFrank
James GandolfiniJames GandolfiniBig Dave Brewster
Katherine BorowitzKatherine BorowitzAnn Nirdlinger Brewster
Jon PolitoJon PolitoCreighton Tolliver
Scarlett JohanssonScarlett JohanssonBirdy Abundas
Richard JenkinsRichard JenkinsWalter Abundas
Tony ShalhoubTony ShalhoubFreddy Riedenschneider
Christopher KriesaChristopher KriesaOfficer Persky
Brian HaleyBrian HaleyOfficer Krebs
Jack McGeeJack McGeeP.I. Burns
Gregg BinkleyGregg BinkleyThe New Man
Alan FudgeAlan FudgeDr. Diedrickson
Lilyan ChauvinLilyan ChauvinMedium
Adam Alexi-MalleAdam Alexi-MalleJacques Carcanogues
Ted RooneyTed RooneyBingo Caller
Abraham BenrubiAbraham BenrubiParty Man
Christian FerrattiChild
Rhoda GemignaniRhoda GemignaniCostanza

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