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The Man Who Wasn't There

2001

Joel Coen

2001·R·United KingdomUnited KingdomUnited StatesUnited States
Award tierSilver
Metascore

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.

Cast

Frances McDormand·Billy Bob Thornton·Michael Badalucco·James Gandolfini

Languages

United KingdomEnglishItalyItalianFranceFrench

Major Awards

2 wins · 6 nominations

Wins (2)

Best Picture

David di Donatello Awards (2002)

Best Foreign Film (Miglior Film Straniero)

Other

Cannes Film Festival (2001)

Nominations (6)

Best Picture

César Awards, France (2002)

Best Foreign Film (Meilleur film étranger)

Golden Globes, USA (2002)

Best Motion Picture - Drama

Critics Choice Awards (2002)

Best Picture

Best Screenplay

Writers Guild of America, USA (2002)

Best Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen

Golden Globes, USA (2002)

Best Screenplay - Motion Picture

Other

Cannes Film Festival (2001)