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The Ladykillers
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R,1hr 44min
Genres:
Comedy,Drama
Released:
March 26, 2004
Directors:
Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Distributor:
Buena Vista Pictures
Starring:
Tom Hanks, Marlon Wayans, J.K. Simmons  ...more
Synopsis: One of the best-loved films from the idiosyncratic British film studio Ealing Pictures gets an update from the equally idiosyncratic filmmaking team of Joel and Ethan Coen in this offbeat comedy. Marva Munson (Irma P. Hall) is a spry, elderly woman who attends church regularly, doesn't care for loud noises or harsh language, and is looking for a tenant for the spare room in her house. Enter Goldthwait Higginson Dorr (Tom Hanks), a silver-tongued college professor who moves in and gains Munson's permission ... Full Synopsis
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Perry Seibert
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There is something appropriate about Joel and Ethan Coen officially sharing directing credit for the first time with their remake of The Ladykillers. This film uses many tropes and devices familiar to fans of their work -- a big terse dumb guy, an overly loquacious main character, and American roots music, to name just three. While all these familiar elements add up to an entertaining film, The Ladykillers ... Full Review
Featured Cast
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Tom Hanks
Goldthwait Higginson Dorr, Professor Goldthwait Higginson Dorr
Marlon Wayans
Gawain MacSam
J.K. Simmons
Garth Pancake
Irma P. Hall
Marva Munson
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