The Man Who Wasn't There (2001)
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- R
- 1h 56min
- Crime, Drama
- 16 Nov 2001 (USA)
- Movie
A laconic, chain-smoking barber blackmails his wife's boss and lover for money to invest in dry cleaning, but his plan goes terribly wrong.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 25 wins & 42 nominations.
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Ed Crane
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| Frances McDormand | ... |
Doris Crane
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Frank
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| James Gandolfini | ... |
Big Dave Brewster
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| Katherine Borowitz | ... |
Ann Nirdlinger Brewster
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| Jon Polito | ... |
Creighton Tolliver
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| Scarlett Johansson | ... |
Birdy Abundas
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| Richard Jenkins | ... |
Walter Abundas
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| Tony Shalhoub | ... |
Freddy Riedenschneider
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| Christopher Kriesa | ... |
Officer Persky
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| Brian Haley | ... |
Officer Krebs
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| Jack McGee | ... |
P.I. Burns
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| Gregg Binkley | ... |
New Man
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| Alan Fudge | ... |
Dr. Diedrickson
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| Lilyan Chauvin | ... |
Medium
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| Ana-Sofia Mastroianna | ... |
Jacques Carcanogues
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| Ted Rooney | ... |
Bingo Caller
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| Abraham Benrubi | ... |
Party Man
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Christian Ferratti | ... |
Child
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| Rhoda Gemignani | ... |
Costanza
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| E.J. Callahan | ... |
Customer
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| Brooke Smith | ... |
Sobbing Prisoner
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Ron Ross | ... |
Banker
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Hallie Singleton | ... |
Waitress
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Jon Donnelly | ... |
Gatto Eater
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| Dan Martin | ... |
Bailiff
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Nicholas Lanier | ... |
Tony
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| Tom Dahlgren | ... |
Judge #1
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| Booth Colman | ... |
Judge #2
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| Stanley DeSantis | ... |
New Man's Customer
(as Stanley Desantis)
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| Peter Siragusa | ... |
Bartender
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| Christopher McDonald | ... |
Macadam Salesman
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| Rick Scarry | ... |
District Attorney
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| George Ives | ... |
Lloyd Garroway
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Devon Cole Borisoff | ... |
Swimming Boy
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| Mary Bogue | ... |
Prisoner Visitor
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Don Donati | ... |
Pie Contest Timer
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Arthur Reeves | ... |
Flophouse Clerk
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Michelle Weber | ... |
Dancer
(as Michelle Rae Weber)
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| Randi Cee | ... |
Dancer
(as Randi Pareira)
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| Robert Loftin | ... |
Dancer
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Kenneth Hughes | ... |
Dancer
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| Gordon Hart | ... |
Dancer
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Brenda Mae Hamilton | ... |
Dancer
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| Lloyd Gordon | ... |
Dancer
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| Leonard Crofoot | ... |
Dancer
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| Rita Bland | ... |
Dancer
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Audrey K. Baranishyn | ... |
Dancer
(as Audrey Baranishyn)
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Qyn Hughes | ... |
Dancer
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Rachel McDonald | ... |
Dancer
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Craig Berenson | ... |
Jail Guy (uncredited)
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| Joan Blair | ... |
Prison Matron (uncredited)
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| Greg Bronson | ... |
Courtroom Attendee (uncredited)
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| Seymour Cassel | ... |
Spectator at execution (uncredited)
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| Geoffrey Gould | ... |
Alpine Rope Toss Man (uncredited)
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Paul G. Gray | ... |
Man in Courtroom (uncredited)
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| Phil Hawn | ... |
Man in Courtroom (uncredited)
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| Cherilyn Hayres | ... |
Swing Dancer (uncredited)
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| John Michael Higgins | ... |
Emergency Room Physician (uncredited)
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Janis Jones | ... |
Woman at Piano Recital (uncredited)
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Spencer Kayden | ... |
Piano Recital Patron (uncredited)
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| Jennifer Jason Leigh | ... |
Female inmate (uncredited)
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| Pete Schrum | ... |
Truck Driver (uncredited)
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Max Thayer | ... |
Witness (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Joel Coen | ||
Written by
| Joel Coen | ... | (written by) & |
| Ethan Coen | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Tim Bevan | ... | executive producer |
| John Cameron | ... | co-producer |
| Ethan Coen | ... | producer |
| Joel Coen | ... | producer (uncredited) |
| Eric Fellner | ... | executive producer |
| Robert Graf | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Carter Burwell | ||
Cinematography by
| Roger Deakins | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Ethan Coen | ... | (as Roderick Jaynes) |
| Joel Coen | ... | (as Roderick Jaynes) |
| Tricia Cooke | ||
Editorial Department
| Karyn Anonia | ... | assistant film editor |
| David Diliberto | ... | associate film editor |
| Catherine Farrell | ... | post-production assistant |
| Vida Fitzgerald | ... | assistant film editor |
| Mike Milliken | ... | color timer |
| Theresa Repola Mohammed | ... | negative cutter |
| Neil A. Stelzner | ... | assistant film editor |
Casting By
| Ellen Chenoweth | ||
Production Design by
| Dennis Gassner | ||
Art Direction by
| Chris Gorak | ||
Set Decoration by
| Chris L. Spellman | ... | (as Chris Spellman) |
Costume Design by
| Mary Zophres | ||
Makeup Department
| Jean Ann Black | ... | makeup supervisor (as Jean Black) |
| Carol F. Doran | ... | wigs (as Carol Doran) |
| Lynne K. Eagan | ... | makeup artist: Mr. Thornton (as Lynne Eagan) |
| Paul LeBlanc | ... | hair designer |
| Renate Leuschner | ... | wigs (as Renata Leischner) |
| Amy Schmiederer | ... | key makeup artist |
| Joani Yarbrough | ... | key hair stylist |
| Laverne Caracuzzi | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
| Susan Mills | ... | hair stylist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| John Cameron | ... | unit production manager |
| David Diliberto | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Michelle Wright | ... | executive in charge of production: Working Title Films |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Ime Etuk | ... | dga trainee |
| Betsy Magruder | ... | first assistant director |
| Rusty Mahmood | ... | second second assistant director |
| Jonathan McGarry | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Damon Allison | ... | set dresser |
| J. Todd Anderson | ... | hand-to-eye man |
| Scott Bobbitt | ... | leadman |
| Roosevelt Bonner | ... | gangboss painter |
| Gert Broekema | ... | props assistant |
| Thomas E. Brown | ... | paint supervisor (as Thomas Brown) |
| Adolfo Castanon | ... | greensperson |
| Stacy Clinger | ... | paint foreman / paint gang boss |
| Alberto Delgado | ... | greensperson |
| John Dugan | ... | plaster foreman |
| David French | ... | sculptor |
| Kristen Gassner | ... | assistant set decorator |
| Lori Goldbach | ... | construction administrative assistant |
| Donald Goodman | ... | drapery foreman (as Don Goodman) |
| Ted Haigh | ... | graphic designer |
| Lance Hammer | ... | assistant art director |
| Kearsley Higgins | ... | art department administrator |
| Ritchie Kremer | ... | property master |
| Larry Laurent | ... | paint foreman |
| John Leone | ... | labor foreman |
| Jeff Markwith | ... | set designer |
| James P. Meehan | ... | on-set dresser (as James Meehan) |
| Grant Osborn | ... | gangboss painter |
| Sam Page | ... | art department assistant |
| Jeff Passanante | ... | construction coordinator |
| Gay Perello | ... | assistant property master |
| Eric Ramirez | ... | set dresser |
| Fred Seibly | ... | signwriter |
| Mark Sparks | ... | location construction foreman (as Mark A. Sparks) |
| Cheryl Gould Strang | ... | set dresser (as Cheryl Gould) |
| Edward L. Turk | ... | stage construction foreman |
| Matt Orefice | ... | property department researcher (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Benjamin Cheah | ... | foley editor (as Ben Cheah) |
| Marko A. Costanzo | ... | foley artist (as Marko Costanzo) |
| Jesse Ehredt | ... | pre-mix recordist |
| Chris Fielder | ... | transfer assistant editor |
| Eugene Gearty | ... | sound designer |
| Elisabeth Giglio | ... | sound studio manager: C5, Inc. |
| Kenton Jakub | ... | adr editor |
| Randall L. Johnson | ... | boom operator (as Randy Johnson) |
| Peter F. Kurland | ... | production sound mixer (as Peter Kurland) |
| George A. Lara | ... | foley mixer |
| Skip Lievsay | ... | re-recording mixer / supervising sound editor |
| Igor Nikolic | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Eric Potter | ... | field recordist |
| Will Ralston | ... | foley supervisor (as Jennifer Ralston) |
| Fred Rosenberg | ... | dialogue editor |
| Jerry Ross | ... | sound editor / utility sound technician |
| Alex Soto | ... | assistant sound editor (uncredited) |
| Larry Wineland | ... | apprentice sound editor |
| Lila Yomtoob | ... | sound intern |
| Allan Zaleski | ... | sound effects transfer assistant (as Alan Zaleski) |
Special Effects by
| Barry Beaulac | ... | special effects technician |
| Peter Chesney Jr. | ... | special effects assistant |
| Peter Chesney | ... | special effects supervisor |
| Tom Chesney | ... | special effects technician |
| Emmet Kane | ... | special effects foreman |
| Michael Roundy | ... | special effects gang boss (as Michael D. Roundy) |
| Vaughn Williams | ... | special effects technician (as Vaughn M. Williams) |
| Roy Ceballos | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
| Sonny Kato Chapman | ... | special effects assistant (uncredited) |
| Robert Pendergraft | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
| Brian Penikas | ... | special effects foreman (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Patrick Ballin | ... | visual effects editor: MVFX |
| Travis Baumann | ... | compositor: MVFX |
| John Cassella | ... | 3D artist: MVFX (as John Cassella Jr.) |
| Nicolle Cornute | ... | paint/roto artist: MVFX |
| Matt Dessero | ... | digital effects supervisor: MVFX |
| Shannon Blake Gans | ... | miniatures construction: Hunter/Gratzner Industries |
| Gary George | ... | I/O supervisor: MVFX |
| Matthew Gratzner | ... | miniatures construction: Hunter/Gratzner Industries |
| Ian Hunter | ... | miniatures construction: Hunter/Gratzner Industries |
| Matt Magnolia | ... | visual effects coordinator: MVFX (as Matt '45' Magnolia) |
| Diana Miao | ... | 3D artist: MVFX |
| Amanda Morrison | ... | compositor: MVFX |
| Jake Morrison | ... | compositor: MVFX |
| Amit Sethi | ... | digital artist: Balsmeyer & Everett Inc. |
| Janek Sirrs | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Stan Storc | ... | president and head of production |
| Jonathan F. Styrlund | ... | digital effects producer: MVFX (as Jonathan Styrlund) |
| Daniel Sunwoo | ... | 3D artist: MVFX |
| Eric Weinschenk | ... | compositor: MVFX (as Eric W. Weinschenk) |
| Chris Wood | ... | paint/roto supervisor: MVFX |
| Enrico Altmann | ... | apprentice model maker (uncredited) |
| Lloyd Lee Barnett | ... | digital compositor (uncredited) |
| Leigh-Alexandra Jacob | ... | lead painter (uncredited) |
| Scott Lukowski | ... | model maker (uncredited) |
| James Waterhouse | ... | model crew chief (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Ken Clark | ... | stunts |
| Mickey Giacomazzi | ... | stunts |
| Jery Hewitt | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Jennifer Lamb | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Erik Bernstein | ... | best boy electric |
| Josh Blakeslee | ... | second assistant camera (as Joshua Blakeslee) |
| Will Dearborn | ... | camera loader |
| Clinton Dougherty | ... | camera operator (as Clint Dougherty) |
| Melinda Sue Gordon | ... | still photographer |
| Robert Gray | ... | key grip (as Bob Gray) |
| Quinn Grove | ... | best boy grip |
| Bruce Hamme | ... | dolly grip |
| Andy Harris | ... | first assistant camera |
| J. Elizabeth Ingram | ... | camera intern (as Elizabeth Ingram) |
| Chris Napolitano | ... | rigging gaffer |
| Edward R. Nedin | ... | electric rigging best boy |
| Mark R. Shultz | ... | key rigging grip |
| Martin Weight | ... | video assist operator (as Marty Weight) |
| Paul David Williams | ... | rigging best boy grip (as Paul Williams) |
| Randy Woodside | ... | chief lighting technician |
| James Barrett | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Billy Craft | ... | lighting technician (uncredited) |
| Andrew Dumas | ... | second assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Jeff Durling | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Raymond Gonzales | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Rick Harris | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Daisuke Dice Miyake | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Sean Smith | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Sondra James | ... | voice casting (as Sandra James) |
| Amanda Koblin | ... | casting associate |
| Tracy Dixon | ... | extras casting (uncredited) |
| Joseph Hicks | ... | extras casting (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| María Aguilar | ... | assistant costume designer (as Maria Aguilar) |
| Cha Blevins | ... | costume supervisor (as Deborah 'Cha' Blevins) |
| Jenny Eagan | ... | set costumer |
| Mila Hermanovski | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Mary Liane | ... | costumer |
| Cookie Lopez | ... | key set costumer |
| Guy Miracle | ... | set costumer |
| Pablo Nantas | ... | tailor (as Pablo B. Nantas) |
| Zhanna Tataryan | ... | costumer |
| Danielle Valenciano | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Christine Wada | ... | costume ager/dyer |
| Guy Miracle | ... | costumer (uncredited) |
| Lori Jean Sacks | ... | costumer (uncredited) |
Location Management
| France Myung Fagin | ... | key assistant location manager (as France Metz) |
| Kei Rowan-Young | ... | assistant location manager |
| Ned R. Shapiro | ... | location manager (as Ned Shapiro) |
| Pavel Sterba | ... | assistant location manager |
| Tiffany Weston | ... | location assistant |
Music Department
| Carter Burwell | ... | conductor / orchestrator |
| Michael Farrow | ... | music scoring mixer |
| Jonathan Feldman | ... | musician: piano performances |
| Tony Finno | ... | music copyist |
| Steve Kasow | ... | assistant music editor |
| Todd Kasow | ... | music supervisor |
| Agim Krajka | ... | musician: accordion solo |
| Sandra Park | ... | music contractor |
| Dean Parker | ... | assistant to composer |
| Kevin E. Patterson | ... | music playback (as Kevin Patterson) |
| John Patitucci | ... | bass (uncredited) |
| Chris Robertson | ... | music clearance (uncredited) |
| Louise Di Tullio | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Donald Murphy | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| James R. Brown | ... | driver co-captain (as James Brown) |
| William F. Luehm | ... | picture car captain |
| Paul Ripple | ... | transportation assistant |
| Timothy P. Ryan | ... | transportation captain (as Tim Ryan) |
| Don Tardino | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Jon Tardino | ... | driver captain |
| Bruce Callahan | ... | transportation (uncredited) |
| James Nordberg | ... | transportation (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Kimberly Aguirre | ... | payroll accountant |
| Randall Balsmeyer | ... | title designer: Balsmeyer & Everett Inc. |
| Paul Barry | ... | second assistant accountant |
| Jules Carideo | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Katie Cooper | ... | assistant: Mr. Bevan, Working Title Films |
| Tony Davis | ... | company coordinator: Working Title Films |
| Karen Ruth Getchell | ... | production coordinator |
| David M. Goodman | ... | assistant to cast (as David Goodman) |
| Eric Hamme | ... | set production assistant |
| Rachel Holroyd | ... | head of legal/business affairs: Working Title Films |
| Kristin Scott Irving | ... | assistant: Mr. Thornton (as Kristin Scott) |
| Aliza James | ... | assistant: Mr. Fellner, Working Title Films |
| Nancy G. James | ... | craft service (as Nancy James) |
| Larry Kaplan | ... | unit publicist |
| Kathy Kelehan | ... | title producer: Balsmeyer & Everett Inc. |
| Ivan Kerum | ... | chef: Toby's Food Service |
| Cheryl Kurk | ... | production accountant |
| Bill Landrum | ... | choreographer |
| Jacqui Landrum | ... | choreographer |
| Mary Macias | ... | alteration fitter |
| Angela Morrison | ... | chief operating officer: Working Title Films |
| Michael M. Mosley | ... | craft service assistant (as Mike Mosley) |
| Smriti Mundhra | ... | production secretary |
| Travis Nicholson | ... | assistant: Pedro Coen |
| Kevin O'Shea | ... | insurance services: Aon/Albert G. Ruben |
| Chrissy Phelan | ... | office production assistant |
| Taylor Phillips | ... | set production assistant |
| Keith Potter | ... | set production assistant |
| Neda Rudela | ... | chef: Toby's Food Service (as Neda Kerum) |
| Alan Schoolcraft | ... | secretary general: Mike Zoss Productions (as Alan J. Schoolcraft) |
| Barbara-Ann Stein | ... | post-production accountant (as Barbara Ann Stein) |
| Lynn Struiksma | ... | set production assistant |
| Eileen Sullivan | ... | friend of the firm |
| Richard Vanegas | ... | barber cast trainer |
| Chris Wessman | ... | office production assistant |
| Odessa Whitmire | ... | assistant: Mr. Thornton |
| Beverly Wood | ... | lab consultant |
| Karen Yokomizo | ... | first assistant accountant |
| Margie Balter | ... | piano coach: Scarlett Johansson (uncredited) |
| Jason Brock | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Laura Gary | ... | studio teacher (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Li'l Greazer | ... | special thanks |
| Senor Greazer | ... | special thanks (as Señor Greazer) |
| Jennifer Jason Leigh | ... | special thanks |
| Mohan Sawh | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- USA Films (2001) (United States) (theatrical)
- Good Machine International (2001) (World-wide) (sales)
- Alliance Atlantis Communications (2001) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Bac Films (2001) (France) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (2002) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Central Partnership (2001) (Russia) (theatrical)
- Constantin Film (2001) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Entertainment Film Distributors (2001) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Filmcoopi (2002) (Switzerland) (theatrical)
- Hollywood Classic Entertainment (2002) (Czechia) (theatrical)
- Kulturföreningen Kedjan (2002) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Medusa Distribuzione (2001) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Paradiso Entertainment (2002) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Scanbox Entertainment (2002) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Scanbox Entertainment (2002) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Scanbox Entertainment (2002) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Triangelfilm (2002) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Warner Sogefilms A.I.E. (2002) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Alliance Atlantis Home Video (2002) (Canada) (DVD)
- Alliance Atlantis Home Video (2002) (Canada) (VHS)
- Asia Business Broadcasting (2007) (India) (tv) (Bangalore)
- BAC Vidéo (2008) (France) (Blu-ray)
- Bac Films (2012) (France) (Blu-ray)
- Buena Vista International (Brazil) (DVD)
- Buena Vista International (Brazil) (VHS)
- De Volkskrant (2011) (Netherlands) (DVD) (Complete Coen Brother Collection) (Black & White Version)
- Gativideo (2002) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Gativideo (2002) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Impuls Home Entertainment (2002) (Switzerland) (DVD)
- Medusa (2002) (Italy) (DVD)
- Odeon (2001) (Greece)
- Paradiso Home Entertainment (2002) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Scanbox Entertainment (2003) (Sweden) (DVD)
- Scanbox Entertainment (2005) (Sweden) (DVD)
- Scanbox Entertainment (2002) (Finland) (DVD)
- Scanbox Entertainment (2002) (Finland) (VHS)
- USA Entertainment (2002) (Canada) (VHS)
- USA Entertainment (2002) (United States) (DVD)
- USA Entertainment (2002) (United States) (VHS)
- Universal Studios (2015) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Universal Television (2002) (United States) (tv) (as Universal)
- Universum Film (UFA) (2002) (Germany) (DVD)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (2005) (Finland) (tv)
Special Effects
- Hunter/Gratzner Industries (miniatures construction)
- Makeup and Monsters (special effects makeup)
- Manex Visual Effects (MVFX) (special visual effects)
- New Deal Studios
- The Chandler Group (miniature photography)
Other Companies
- AON/Albert G. Ruben Insurance Services (insurance services supplied by)
- American Humane Association (animals monitored by)
- Background Players (extras casting)
- Balsmeyer and Everett (title design)
- C5 (sound post-production)
- C5 (sound re-recording mixing)
- City and County of Los Angeles (special thanks)
- Clinton Recording Studios (music recorded at)
- Decca Records (soundtrack)
- Diamond Time (music clearances)
- Digital Cinema (mixing facilities)
- Direct Tools & Fasteners (expendables)
- Falco Ink. (publicity)
- Hollywood Rental Company (lighting equipment supplied by)
- On-Core Productions (combined continuity)
- Otto Nemenz International (camera equipment provided by)
- Pacific Title (opticals)
- Paramount Studios (stage facilities)
- Post Factory NY (post-production facilities)
- Sessions Payroll Management (extras payroll)
- Shays & Murphey (production legal services)
- The Body (music mixed at)
- The Lot (stage facilities)
- Tony's Food Service (catering)
- UMG Soundtracks (soundtrack)
- Universal Studios (stage facilities)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
1949, Santa Rosa, California. A laconic, chain-smoking barber with fallen arches tells a story of a man trying to escape a humdrum life. It's a tale of suspected adultery, blackmail, foul play, death, Sacramento city slickers, racial slurs, invented war heroics, shaved legs, a gamine piano player, aliens, and Heisenberg's uncertainty principle. Ed Crane cuts hair in his in-law's shop; his wife drinks and may be having an affair with her boss, Big Dave, who has $10,000 to invest in a second department store. Ed gets wind of a chance to make money in dry cleaning. Blackmail and investment are his opportunity to be more than a man no one notices. Settle in the chair and listen.
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| Taglines | The last thing on his mind is murder. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $20,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $664,404, 04 Nov 2001 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Joel Coen and Ethan Coen came up with the story while working on The Hudsucker Proxy (1994). While filming the scene in the barbershop, the Coens saw a prop poster of 1940s haircuts and began developing a story about the barber who cut the hair in the poster. See more » |
| Goofs | Birdy Abundas says that Ludwig van Beethoven "was deaf when he wrote this. [...] He never actually heard it", referring to his Piano Sonata No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 13, "Pathetique". When Beethoven composed this specific Sonata in 1798, he wasn't deaf. He already had some auditory troubles but he became totally deaf later, around 1815. During the very beginning of the 19th century he was still able to play public concerts and to hear the pieces he was composing. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in What's the Worst That Could Happen?/Pearl Harbor/The Anniversary Party/Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures (2001). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Piano Sonata No.8 in C minor, Op.13 (Pathetique) See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The opening titles cast shadows on the wall as if they are real. See more » |
| Quotes |
Reidenschneider:
They got this guy, in Germany. Fritz Something-or-other. Or is it? Maybe it's Werner. Anyway, he's got this theory, you wanna test something, you know, scientifically - how the planets go round the sun, what sunspots are made of, why the water comes out of the tap - well, you gotta look at it. But sometimes you look at it, your looking changes it. Ya can't know the reality of what happened, or what would've happened if you hadn't-a stuck in your own goddamn schnozz. So there is no "what happened"? Not in any sense that we can grasp, with our puny minds. Because our minds... our minds get in the way. Looking at something changes it. They call it the "Uncertainty Principle". Sure, it sounds screwy, but even Einstein says the guy's on to something. See more » |