The Man Who Wasn't There

The Man Who Wasn't There (2001)

15
26/10/2001 (GB)
Crime, Drama
1h 56m

The last thing on his mind is murder.

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.

  • Joel CoenDirector, Screenplay
  • Ethan CoenScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $20,000,000

  • Revenue

    $18,900,000

Keywords

  • small town
  • california
  • hairdresser
  • con man
  • insurance fraud
  • black and white
  • barber
  • neo-noir
  • 1940s

Top Billed 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

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