The Awful Truth
A breezy, witty romp full of playful sparring and slapstick, where charm and banter keep the mood light and affectionate.
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Intolerable Cruelty
A slick, witty romp through divorce and deception, with sharp dialogue and playful twists that keep it light and entertaining.
About 2003 film by Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Genres drama, comedy drama, crime, romance, crime comedy, crime drama, romantic comedy
Directed by Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Written by Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Starring George Clooney, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Geoffrey Rush, Blake Clark, Billy Bob Thornton, Bruce Campbell, Richard Jenkins, Cedric the Entertainer
Music Carter Burwell
Runtime 96 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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