O Brother, Where Art Thou?
In the deep south during the 1930s, three escaped convicts search for hidden treasure while a relentless lawman pursues them.
Critics Sentiment
Trio infiltrates Klan rally to rescue Tommy Johnson
Pete's cousin Wash betrays trio to Sheriff Cooley
The film jumps from its lowest point during Wash's betrayal sequence to the transcendent Soggy Bottom Boys recording session, gaining over 2 points as the music becomes central to the story.
The film maintains strong audience appeal throughout most of its runtime, with particular peaks during musical sequences and the KKK rally infiltration. While some reviewers noted occasional pacing lulls in transitional moments, the overall sentiment remains consistently positive, buoyed by Clooney's charismatic performance, the authentic period atmosphere, and the Coens' skillful blend of comedy with Odyssey parallels.
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George Clooney
Everett
John Turturro
Pete Hogwallop
Tim Blake Nelson
Delmar O'Donnell
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
Royce D. Applegate
Man with Bullhorn
Frank Collison
Wash Hogwallop
Quinn Gasaway
Boy Hogwallop
Lee Weaver
Blind Seer
Millford Fortenberry
Pomade Vendor
Crew
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