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Oh Brother Where Art Thou? 
Main Actor(s)/Actresses: George Clooney as Everett, John Turturro as Pete, and Jim Blakenelson as Delmar
Memorable supporting cast: John Goodman as Big Dan Teague and Michael Badalucco as George “Baby Face” Nelson
Plot: In the old south, three prisoners escape a chain gang and are on the run. They are convinced by Clooney’s character that there is a treasure ready for the taking. They get a car from a relative to go on the run, but the car soon breaks down. In order to get money for the repairs they hear they can get money by singing from a guy who would record them. They call themselves the Soggy Bottom Boys and wouldn’t you know it, their song, “ A Man of Constant Sorrows”, becomes a hit and they don’t eve know it. They continue to seek the treasure.
Extra thoughts: T-bone Burnett did the music for this film and it sounds good. The movie was nominated for 2 Oscars. It is an excellent movie.
Director: Joel Cohen
Year released: 2000
Rated: PG-13
Stars: 4 out of 5
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