The Man Who Wasn't There(2001)
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.
Director
Joel Coen
Studio
USA Films
Budget
$20M
Revenue
$19M
Cast
Billy Bob Thornton
as Ed Crane
Frances McDormand
as Doris Crane
Michael Badalucco
as Frank
James Gandolfini
as Big Dave Brewster
Katherine Borowitz
as Ann Nirdlinger Brewster
Jon Polito
as Creighton Tolliver
Scarlett Johansson
as Birdy Abundas
Richard Jenkins
as Walter Abundas
Tony Shalhoub
as Freddy Riedenschneider
Christopher Kriesa
as Officer Persky
Brian Haley
as Officer Krebs
Jack McGee
as P.I. Burns
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2001
Runtime
1h 56m
Language
English
Rating
7.5 / 10
Budget
$20M
Box Office
$19M
Production Companies
USA Films • Working Title Films • Mike Zoss Productions
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Where can I watch The Man Who Wasn't There?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Man Who Wasn't There (2001).
What is The Man Who Wasn't There 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 directed The Man Who Wasn't There?▼
The Man Who Wasn't There was directed by Joel Coen and released in 2001. It is a crime, drama film.
How long is The Man Who Wasn't There?▼
The Man Who Wasn't There has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
Who stars in The Man Who Wasn't There?▼
The cast of The Man Who Wasn't There includes Billy Bob Thornton as Ed Crane, Frances McDormand as Doris Crane, Michael Badalucco as Frank, James Gandolfini as Big Dave Brewster, Katherine Borowitz as Ann Nirdlinger Brewster and more.
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