The Man Who Wasn't There
dir. Joel Coen
76
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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.
Critics consensus
Stylish but emotionally distant, The Man Who Wasn't There is a clever tribute to the film noir genre.
Directed byJoel Coen
StarringBilly Bob Thornton, Frances McDormand, Michael Badalucco, James Gandolfini, Katherine Borowitz, Jon Polito
Written byJoel Coen, Ethan Coen
CinematographyRoger Deakins
EditingTricia Cooke
MusicCarter Burwell
The Man Who Wasn't There
2001 · R · 1h 56m
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.
Critics Consensus
Stylish but emotionally distant, The Man Who Wasn't There is a clever tribute to the film noir genre.
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