The Man Who Wasn't There

2001 | 116 minutes | 7.5 ★ (1552)

The Man Who Wasn't There
  • Overview

    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.

  • Release Date

    26 October 2001

  • DirectingJoel Coen
  • Budget

    $20,000,000.00

  • Revenue

    $18,900,000.00

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