
Feature film — 2001
The Man Who Wasn't There (2001)
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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A high-signal pick with 1,847 votes.
USA Films / Working Title / Mike Zoss Productions
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Director: Joel Coen
On screen
Cast & crew

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
Birdy Abundas

Richard Jenkins
Walter Abundas

Tony Shalhoub
Freddy Riedenschneider

Christopher Kriesa
Officer Persky

Brian Haley
Officer Krebs

Jack McGee
P.I. Burns
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