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The Man Who Wasn't There

The Man Who Wasn't There

The last thing on his mind is murder.

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Man Who Wasn't There
  • Genres: Crime, Drama
  • Release Date: 2001-10-26
  • Runtime: 116 minutes
  • Rating: 7.527/10 (1618 votes)
  • Budget: $20,000,000
  • Revenue: $18,900,000
  • Production Companies: USA Films, Working Title Films, Mike Zoss Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.8714
  • Languages: French, English, Italian

Cast & Crew

Billy Bob Thornton

Billy Bob Thornton

as Ed Crane

Frances McDormand

Frances McDormand

as Doris Crane

Michael Badalucco

Michael Badalucco

as Frank

James Gandolfini

James Gandolfini

as Big Dave Brewster

Katherine Borowitz

Katherine Borowitz

as Ann Nirdlinger Brewster

Jon Polito

Jon Polito

as Creighton Tolliver

Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson

as Birdy Abundas

Richard Jenkins

Richard Jenkins

as Walter Abundas

Tony Shalhoub

Tony Shalhoub

as Freddy Riedenschneider

Christopher Kriesa

Christopher Kriesa

as Officer Persky

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Trailers & Clips

The Man Who Wasn't There Theatrical Trailer HD Re-creation

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Keywords

small towncaliforniahairdressercon maninsurance fraudblack and whitebarberneo-noir1940s

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Man Who Wasn't There?

The Man Who Wasn't There is a Crime, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2001-10-26.

Who are the main actors in The Man Who Wasn't There?

The main cast includes Billy Bob Thornton, Frances McDormand, Michael Badalucco, James Gandolfini, Katherine Borowitz, .

Where can I watch The Man Who Wasn't There online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Man Who Wasn't There is available.

Is The Man Who Wasn't There based on a true story?

The last thing on his mind is murder.

What is the IMDb rating of The Man Who Wasn't There?

The Man Who Wasn't There has an IMDb rating of 7.527/10 based on 1618 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Man Who Wasn't There?

The movie had a production budget of $20,000,000 and earned $18,900,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Man Who Wasn't There?

The soundtrack was composed by USA Films, Working Title Films, Mike Zoss Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Man Who Wasn't There filmed?

The Man Who Wasn't There was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Man Who Wasn't There?

The total runtime of The Man Who Wasn't There is 116 minutes.

Is The Man Who Wasn't There suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Man Who Wasn't There?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Man Who Wasn't There.

Does The Man Who Wasn't There have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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