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The Man Who Wasn't There

R20011h 56mJoel Coen,Ethan Coen
IMDb 7.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 81% · Metacritic 73

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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.

CrimeDrama
Small TownCaliforniaHairdresserCon ManInsurance FraudBlack And WhiteBarberNeo-noir1940s

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Man Who Wasn't There (2001) about?

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.

Who stars in The Man Who Wasn't There?

The Man Who Wasn't There stars Billy Bob Thornton (Ed Crane), Frances McDormand (Doris Crane), Michael Badalucco (Frank), James Gandolfini (Big Dave Brewster), Katherine Borowitz (Ann Nirdlinger Brewster). The film was directed by Joel Coen.

How long is The Man Who Wasn't There?

The Man Who Wasn't There has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2001. It is rated R.

Is The Man Who Wasn't There worth watching?

The Man Who Wasn't There holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 81. Fans of Crime, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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