The Man Who Wasn't There is a 2001 neo-noir crime film written, directed, produced and co-edited by Joel and Ethan Coen. It stars Billy Bob Thornton, Frances McDormand, Michael Badalucco, Richard Jenk
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One of the film's influences was Shadow of a Doubt (1943), also set in Santa Rosa, California.
The Bungalow Heaven neighborhood located in the city of Pasadena (California) was used to shoot exterior scenes of Ed Crane's house.
The Coen Brothers at the film's premiere at the 2001 Cannes Film Festival. Joel Coen shared the festival award for best director with David Lynch.
The 55th British Academy Film Awards, more commonly known as the BAFTAs, took place on 24 February 2002 at the Odeon Leicester Square in London, honouring the best national and foreign films of 2001.
Peter Jackson, Best Director winner
Russell Crowe, Best Actor winner
Judi Dench, Best Actress winner
Jim Broadbent, Best Supporting Actor winner