The Man Who Wasn't There(2001)
The Man Who Wasn't There Synopsis
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.
The Man Who Wasn't There (2001) is a crime and drama film directed by Joel Coen, released on October 26, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Billy Bob Thornton, Frances McDormand, Michael Badalucco and James Gandolfini. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 1,806 ratings.
- Director:
- Joel Coen
- Writers:
- Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
- Producers:
- Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
- Cinematographer:
- Roger Deakins
- Composer:
- Carter Burwell
- Production:
- USA Films, Working Title Films, Mike Zoss Productions
- Budget:
- $20,000,000
- Revenue:
- $18,918,721
- Status:
- Released
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The Man Who Wasn't There Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Joel Coen, written by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen, produced by Ethan Coen and Joel Coen.
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The Man Who Wasn't There Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 1,806 ratings.
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The Man Who Wasn't There – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Man Who Wasn't There online?
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The Man Who Wasn't There (2001) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Man Who Wasn't There?
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The main cast of The Man Who Wasn't There (2001) includes Billy Bob Thornton, Frances McDormand, Michael Badalucco, James Gandolfini and Katherine Borowitz. The film was directed by Joel Coen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Man Who Wasn't There released?
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The Man Who Wasn't There was released on October 26, 2001 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is The Man Who Wasn't There worth watching?
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The Man Who Wasn't There (2001) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 1,806 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Man Who Wasn't There?
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