The Man Who Wasn't There (2001)

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Joel Coen Director previously directed O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Ethan Coen (uncredited) previously directed O Brother, Where Art Thou?

Set in a small 1949 California town, a seemingly simple barber turns to blackmail and revenge to escape his achingly dull life.
Reference: Double Indemnity

The coroner's last name in 'The Man Who Wasn't There' is Dietrichson.

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Quote: Ed Crane

Heavens to Betsy, Birdy!

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Billy Bob Thornton Ed Crane
Frances McDormand Doris Crane
James Gandolfini Big Dave Brewster
Scarlett Johansson Birdy Abundas
Jon Polito Creighton Tolliver
Tony Shalhoub Freddy Riedenschneider
Jack McGee P.I. Burns
Michael Badalucco Frank
Richard Jenkins Walter Abundas
Brian Haley Officer Krebs
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Name The Man Who Wasn't There
US Release Nov. 2, 2001
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Runtime 116
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English
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Film Noir
Crime
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redemption
period piece
Rating R
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  • In today's dollars
    Domestic $7,504,257
    Foreign +11,412,366
  • = total worldwide gross $18,916,623
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