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.
Editor's Verdict
"The movie is explicitly set in the summer of 1949 and revolves around crime and drama. The single detected element, 'Presents/Gifts,' is far too weak to overcome the complete lack of Christmas setting, plot centrality, thematic connection, or resolution linkage."
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🎄 Notable Elements
Cast & Crew
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
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