

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. It stars Billy Bob Thornton, Frances McDormand, and Michael Badalucco. The film runs for 1 hour 56 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.5 out of 10 from 1,784 votes.

Billy Bob Thornton
Ed Crane

Frances McDormand
Doris Crane

Michael Badalucco
Frank

James Gandolfini
Big Dave Brewster

Katherine Borowitz
Ann Nirdlinger Brewster

Jon Polito
Creighton Tolliver

Scarlett Johansson
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The Man Who Wasn't There stars Billy Bob Thornton, Frances McDormand, Michael Badalucco, and James Gandolfini, and was directed by Joel Coen.
The Man Who Wasn't There has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes.
The Man Who Wasn't There was released in 2001.
The Man Who Wasn't There is a crime and drama film.
The Man Who Wasn't There holds an average audience score of 7.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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