The Man Who Wasn't There (2001)
Movie 1h 56m ★ 7.5/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
Released in 2001, The Man Who Wasn't There is a crime and drama movie. It is directed by Joel Coen. The cast includes Tony Shalhoub, Billy Bob Thornton and Richard Jenkins. The running time is 1h 56m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.5 out of 10.
68Tonight Score Very well rated.
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.
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Cast & crew
- Joel CoenDirector
- Tony Shalhoubas Freddy Riedenschneider
- Billy Bob Thorntonas Ed Crane
- Richard Jenkinsas Walter Abundas
- Michael Badaluccoas Frank
- Frances McDormandas Doris Crane
- Christopher Kriesaas Officer Persky
- Alan Fudgeas Dr. Diedrickson
- Jon Politoas Creighton Tolliver
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Questions about The Man Who Wasn't There
- What genre is The Man Who Wasn't There?
- The Man Who Wasn't There is categorised as Crime, Drama.
- Who stars in The Man Who Wasn't There?
- Tony Shalhoub, Billy Bob Thornton, Richard Jenkins, Michael Badalucco, Frances McDormand appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Man Who Wasn't There?
- Joel Coen directed The Man Who Wasn't There.
- How long is The Man Who Wasn't There?
- The Man Who Wasn't There runs for 1h 56m (116 minutes).
- Is The Man Who Wasn't There worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
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- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
