The Man Who Wasn't There

release date:November 2, 2001
genre:Comedy
running time:116 min.
director:Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
studio:Odeon Films
producer(s):Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
screenplay:Joel and Ethan Coen
cast:Billy Bob Thornton, Frances McDormand, Michael Badalucco, James Gandolfini, Katherine Borowitz, Jon Polito, Scarlett Johansson, Richard Jenkins, Tony Shalhoub
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The Man Who Wasn't There Movie Synopsis

In the summer of 1949, Ed Crane (Thornton), the local barber in a small northern California town, is dissatisfied with his life. In the hopes of turning his life around, he decides to use his wife's (McDormand) infidelity in a blackmailing scheme. As his plan unravels, however, dark secrets are uncovered, leading to murder.

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Coehn Bros. never let me down!

Best movie ever, man!

I thought that The Man Who Wasn`t There was easily the best movie of the year and the best ever made by the Coen Brothers. Every single moment in this film was amazing and I cannot wait to go and see it again.. I loved this film.

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