The Man Who Wasn't There 2001
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SplatA 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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All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Ed Crane
as Doris Crane
as Frank
as Big Dave Brewster
as Ann Nirdlinger Brewster
as Creighton Tolliver
as Birdy Abundas
as Walter Abundas
as Freddy Riedenschneider
as Officer Persky
Director:
Writer:
Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Stars:
Billy Bob Thornton, Frances McDormand, Michael Badalucco, James Gandolfini, Katherine Borowitz, Jon Polito, Scarlett Johansson, Richard Jenkins, Tony Shalhoub, Christopher Kriesa,
Genres:
Crime,Drama
Release Date:
2001 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
116 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Man Who Wasn't There
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Ed Crane
as Doris Crane
as Frank
as Big Dave Brewster
as Ann Nirdlinger Brewster
as Creighton Tolliver
as Birdy Abundas
as Walter Abundas
as Freddy Riedenschneider
as Officer Persky
as Officer Krebs
as P.I. Burns
as The New Man
as Dr. Diedrickson
as Medium
as Jacques Carcanogues
as Bingo Caller
as Party Man
as Child
as Costanza
as Customer
as Sobbing Prisoner
as Banker
as Waitress
as Gatto Eater
as Bailiff
as Tony
as Judge #1
as Judge #2
as New Man's Customer
as Bartender
as Macadam Salesman
as District Attorney
as Lloyd Garroway
as Swimming Boy
as Prisoner Visitor
as Pie Contest Timer
as Flophouse Clerk
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Female Inmate (voice) (uncredited)
as Spectator at Execution (uncredited)
as Jail Guy (uncredited)
as Prison Matron (uncredited)
as Courtroom Attendee (uncredited)
as Alpine Rope Toss Man (uncredited)
as Man in Courtroom (uncredited)
as Man in Courtroom (uncredited)
as Swing Dancer (uncredited)
as Emergency Room Physician (uncredited)
as Truck Driver (uncredited)
as Witness (uncredited)
as Woman at Piano Recital (uncredited)
as Piano Recital Patron (uncredited)
as Prison Guard (uncredited)
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