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Intolerable Cruelty

“Engage the enemy.”

2003 · 1 h 40 min
Directed by The Coen Brothers · USA · American Independent Cinema
ComedyRomance

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Cast

George Clooney Catherine Zeta-Jones Billy Bob Thornton Geoffrey Rush Cedric The Entertainer Edward Herrmann

Credits

Written by: Robert Ramsey

Plot

A revenge-seeking gold digger marries a womanizing Beverly Hills lawyer with the intention of making a killing in the divorce.

Sinekatalog’s take

Intolerable Cruelty (2003) is a American comedy directed by The Coen Brothers. It stars George Clooney, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Billy Bob Thornton. It runs 100 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 6.3 / 10 (106,613 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes: 76%
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