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Feature film — 2001

The Man Who Wasn't There (2001)

7.51h 56mCrime — Drama

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

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Cast & crew

Billy Bob Thornton as Ed Crane

Billy Bob Thornton

Ed Crane

Frances McDormand as Doris Crane

Frances McDormand

Doris Crane

Michael Badalucco as Frank

Michael Badalucco

Frank

James Gandolfini as Big Dave Brewster

James Gandolfini

Big Dave Brewster

Katherine Borowitz as Ann Nirdlinger Brewster

Katherine Borowitz

Ann Nirdlinger Brewster

Jon Polito as Creighton Tolliver

Jon Polito

Creighton Tolliver

Scarlett Johansson as Birdy Abundas

Scarlett Johansson

Birdy Abundas

Richard Jenkins as Walter Abundas

Richard Jenkins

Walter Abundas

Tony Shalhoub as Freddy Riedenschneider

Tony Shalhoub

Freddy Riedenschneider

Christopher Kriesa as Officer Persky

Christopher Kriesa

Officer Persky

Brian Haley as Officer Krebs

Brian Haley

Officer Krebs

Jack McGee as P.I. Burns

Jack McGee

P.I. Burns

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