No Country for Old Men

No Country for Old Men

There are no clean getaways.

7.9 2007 2h 2m
Drama Thriller Crime

Director

Joel Coen, Ethan Coen

Screenplay

Joel Coen, Ethan Coen

Starring Roles

Josh Brolin, Javier Bardem, Tommy Lee Jones

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Synopsis

Llewelyn Moss stumbles upon dead bodies, $2 million and a hoard of heroin in a Texas desert, but methodical killer Anton Chigurh comes looking for it, with local sheriff Ed Tom Bell hot on his trail. The roles of prey and predator blur as the violent pursuit of money and justice collide.

Cast

Josh Brolin, Javier Bardem, Tommy Lee Jones, Kelly Macdonald, Woody Harrelson, Garret Dillahunt, Tess Harper, Barry Corbin, Stephen Root, Rodger Boyce

Editor's note

The Coen Brothers' "No Country for Old Men" is a stark, haunting tale of violence and pursuit that unfolds in the desolate landscapes of West Texas. Javier Bardem's portrayal of the relentless assassin Anton Chigurh is both terrifying and mesmerizing, a force of nature that brings a chilling inevitability to the film's events. The narrative, adapted from Cormac McCarthy's novel, is a masterful blend of suspense, philosophy, and dark humor. The Coen Brothers have crafted a film that is both a gripping thriller and a profound meditation on fate, ethics, and the human condition. It's a cinematic experience that stays with you long after the credits roll, a testament to the power of storytelling at its best.

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