The Man Who Wasn't There

The Man Who Wasn't There

R 2001 · 116 min · ★ 7.5 (2K) · Crime, Drama

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.

Directed by Joel Coen · Written by Joel Coen

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