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The last thing on his mind is murder. - The Man Who Wasn't There
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Title: The Man Who Wasn't There

Release Date: 26 Oct 2001

Runtime: 1h 56m

Genre: Crime, Drama

Director: USA Films, Working Title Films, Mike Zoss Productions

Production Companies: USA Films, Working Title Films, Mike Zoss Productions

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.522 (1575 votes)

Cast

  • Ed Crane: Billy Bob Thornton
  • Doris Crane: Frances McDormand
  • Frank: Michael Badalucco
  • Big Dave Brewster: James Gandolfini
  • Ann Nirdlinger Brewster: Katherine Borowitz
  • Creighton Tolliver: Jon Polito
  • Birdy Abundas: Scarlett Johansson
  • Walter Abundas: Richard Jenkins
  • Freddy Riedenschneider: Tony Shalhoub
  • Officer Persky: Christopher Kriesa
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