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The Man Who Wasn't There
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The Man Who Wasn't There

Fri, Oct 26, 2001
  • Crime
  • Drama
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

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.

Trailer

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasFri, Nov 2, 2001
  • PhysicalWed, Oct 2, 2002DVD / VHS
GB
  • In CinemasSat, Aug 25, 2001Edinburgh International Film Festival
  • Streaming / DigitalWed, Jan 31, 2024Prime Video
  • PhysicalMon, Apr 22, 2002DVD / VHS
FR
  • In CinemasSun, May 13, 2001Cannes Film Festival
  • PhysicalMon, Sep 2, 2002Wild Side Special Edition DVD
DE
  • In CinemasThu, Nov 8, 2001
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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • 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
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