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Writers:
Homer (epic poem "The Odyssey")
Ethan Coen (written by) ...
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Release Date:
22 December 2000 (USA) more
Tagline:
Sometimes, you have to lose your way to get back home more
Plot:
Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey", set in the deep south during the 1930's. In it, three escaped convicts search for hidden treasure while a relentless lawman pursues them. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 6 wins & 29 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(12 articles)
Clooney Laughs Off Cruise Wedding Reports
(From WENN. 19 October 2006)
Clooney Rages Against Fox's "Bare Bottom" Campaign
(From WENN. 24 February 2003)
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Our favorite !!! more (804 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| George Clooney | ... | Everett | |
| John Turturro | ... | Pete | |
| Tim Blake Nelson | ... | Delmar | |
| John Goodman | ... | Big Dan Teague | |
| Holly Hunter | ... | Penny | |
| Chris Thomas King | ... | Tommy Johnson | |
| Charles Durning | ... | Pappy O'Daniel | |
| Del Pentecost | ... | Junior O'Daniel | |
| Michael Badalucco | ... | George Nelson | |
| J.R. Horne | ... | Pappy's Staff | |
| Brian Reddy | ... | Pappy's Staff | |
| Wayne Duvall | ... | Homer Stokes | |
| Ed Gale | ... | The Little Man | |
| Ray McKinnon | ... | Vernon T. Waldrip | |
| Daniel von Bargen | ... | Sheriff Cooley (as Daniel Von Bargen) |
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Also Known As:
O' Brother (France)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for some violence and language.
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Runtime:
106 min | 107 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS
Certification:
Australia:M | Finland:K-14 | Germany:12 | Iceland:12 | Malaysia:U | USA:PG-13 (certificate #37333) | USA:TV-14 (TV rating) | France:U | South Korea:15 | Portugal:M/12 | Brazil:12 | Sweden:11 | Norway:11 | Canada:G (Québec) | New Zealand:M | Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Ontario) | Singapore:PG | UK:12
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The THREE gravediggers were from the gospel group The Fairfield Four. However, the FOUR in the name doesn't refer to the number of members, but to the number of vocal parts in the song (Alto, Tenor, Bass etc). more
Goofs:
Audio/visual unsynchronized: The people singing along with "You Are My Sunshine" near the end are clearly a few beats off. Their clapping syncs up but they're singing a different line. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Ulysses Everett McGill:
Say, any of you boys smithies? Or, if not smithies per se, were you otherwise trained in the metallurgic arts before straitened circumstances forced you into a life of aimless wanderin'?
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Movie Connections:
References Down by Law (1986) more
Soundtrack:
In the Jailhouse Now more
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Why is the name of this movie "O Brother Where Art Thou?"more
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My husband received DVD of OBWAT for Christmas and it was the best gift we received! We watch it every time we need to laugh and so far we have viewed it 12 times!The scenery in this movie is beautiful and the music is outstanding!We also purchased the soundtrack and we play it in our vehicles and at home when ever we need a pick me up and that too is daily!If anyone needs a suggestion for a good gift for movie lovers this movie is it!The characters are hilarious , charming , and their facial expressions are too funny to describe!I have always been a fan of George Clooney but now I am also a fan of Tim Blake Nelson(Delmar ) and John Turturro (Pete)and am now looking for them in other movies! You gotta see this movie!!!