

MovieCrimeDrama
The Man Who Wasn't There
7.5(1,847)20011h 56m
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.
- Director
- Joel Coen,Ethan Coen
- Created by
- Eric Fellner,Tim Bevan
- Writers
- Joel Coen,Ethan Coen
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Cast

Billy Bob Thornton
Ed Crane

Frances McDormand
Doris Crane

Michael Badalucco
Frank

James Gandolfini
Big Dave Brewster

Katherine Borowitz
Ann Nirdlinger Brewster

Jon Polito
Creighton Tolliver

Scarlett Johansson
Birdy Abundas

Richard Jenkins
Walter Abundas

Tony Shalhoub
Freddy Riedenschneider

Christopher Kriesa
Officer Persky

Brian Haley
Officer Krebs

Jack McGee
P.I. Burns

Gregg Binkley
The New Man

Alan Fudge
Dr. Diedrickson

Lilyan Chauvin
Medium

Adam Alexi-Malle
Jacques Carcanogues

Ted Rooney
Bingo Caller

Abraham Benrubi
Party Man
Christian Ferratti
Child

Rhoda Gemignani
Costanza

E.J. Callahan
Customer

Brooke Smith
Sobbing Prisoner
Ron Ross
Banker
Hallie Singleton
Waitress
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Crew
Directing
- Joel CoenDirector
- Donald MurphyScript Supervisor
- Betsy MagruderFirst Assistant Director
- Rusty MahmoodSecond Second Assistant Director
- Jonathan McGarrySecond Assistant Director
- Ethan CoenDirector
Writing
- Joel CoenWriter
- Ethan CoenWriter
Production
- Ethan CoenProducer
- Eric FellnerExecutive Producer
- Robert GrafAssociate Producer
- Ellen ChenowethCasting
- Michelle WrightExecutive In Charge Of Production
- John CameronCo-Producer
- Tim BevanExecutive Producer
- Joel CoenProducer
- John CameronUnit Production Manager
- Sondra JamesADR Voice Casting
- Amanda KoblinCasting Associate
- Tracy DixonExtras Casting
Camera
- Roger DeakinsDirector of Photography
- Melinda Sue GordonStill Photographer
- Josh BlakesleeSecond Assistant Camera
- Will DearbornCamera Loader
- Clinton DoughertyCamera Operator
- Robert GrayKey Grip
- Quinn GroveBest Boy Grip
- Bruce HammeDolly Grip
- Andy HarrisFirst Assistant Camera
- J. Elizabeth IngramCamera Intern
- Paul David WilliamsBest Boy Grip
- Andrew DumasSecond Assistant Camera
Editing
- Ethan CoenEditor
- Tricia CookeEditor
- Joel CoenEditor
- Karyn AnonAssistant Editor
- David DilibertoAssociate Editor
- Vida FitzgeraldAssistant Editor
- Theresa Repola MohammedNegative Cutter
- Neil A. StelznerAssistant Editor
- Mike MillikenColor Timer
Sound
- Carter BurwellOriginal Music Composer
- Skip LievsaySupervising Sound Editor
- Skip LievsaySound Re-Recording Mixer
- Fred RosenbergDialogue Editor
- Jerry RossSound Editor
- Eugene GeartySound Designer
- Benjamin CheahFoley Editor
- Marko CostanzoFoley Artist
- Kenton JakubADR Editor
- Randall L. JohnsonBoom Operator
- Peter KurlandProduction Sound Mixer
- George A. LaraFoley Mixer
Art
- Chris L. SpellmanSet Decoration
- Dennis GassnerProduction Design
- Chris GorakArt Direction
- Damon AllisonSet Dresser
- Scott BobbittLeadman
- Thomas E. BrownPaint Coordinator
- Adolfo CastanonGreensman
- David FrenchSculptor
- Kristen GassnerAssistant Set Decoration
- Ted HaighGraphic Designer
- Lance HammerAssistant Art Director
- Kearsley HigginsArt Department Coordinator
Costume & Make-Up
- Mary ZophresCostume Design
- Joani YarbroughKey Hair Stylist
- Paul LeBlancHair Designer
- Amy SchmiedererKey Makeup Artist
- Lynne K. EaganMakeup Artist
- Jean Ann BlackMakeup Supervisor
- Carol F. DoranWigmaker
- Renate LeuschnerWigmaker
- Laverne CaracuzziMakeup Artist
- Susan MillsHairstylist
- James P. MeehanOn Set Dresser
- María AguilarAssistant Costume Designer
Visual Effects
- Janek SirrsVisual Effects Supervisor
- Peter ChesneySpecial Effects Supervisor
- Patrick BallinVFX Editor
- Travis BaumannVisual Effects Compositor
- John Cassella3D Artist
- Nicolle CornuteRotoscoping Artist
- Gary GeorgeI/O Supervisor
- Matt MagnoliaVisual Effects Coordinator
- Diana Miao3D Artist
- Amanda MorrisonVisual Effects Compositor
- Jake MorrisonVisual Effects Compositor
- Amit SethiVFX Artist
Crew
- Jennifer LambStunts
- Mickey GiacomazziStunts
- Jennifer Jason LeighThanks
- Mohan SawhThanks
- Señor GreazerThanks
- Li'l GreazerThanks
- David DilibertoPost Production Supervisor
- Barry BeaulacSpecial Effects Technician
- Peter Chesney, Jr.Special Effects Assistant
- Tom ChesneySpecial Effects Technician
- Emmet KaneSpecial Effects Manager
- Michael RoundySpecial Effects
Lighting
- Erik BernsteinBest Boy Electric
- Chris NapolitanoRigging Gaffer
- Edward R. NedinBest Boy Electric
- Mark R. ShultzKey Rigging Grip
- Randy WoodsideChief Lighting Technician
- James BarrettElectrician
- John S. BeyersLighting Technician
- Billy CraftLighting Technician
- Jeff DurlingElectrician
- Raymond GonzalesElectrician
- Sean SmithElectrician