30 Facts You Didn't Know About No Country for Old Men

TLDRNo Country for Old Men is widely regarded as one of the best movies of the 21st century. Learn interesting facts about the film, from its terrifying antagonist to its minimal use of music.

Key insights

💀Anton Chigurh is considered one of the most terrifying antagonists in film history.

🔫Josh Brolin auditioned for his role in the film and almost jeopardized his role due to an accident.

💉Special fake blood had to be imported for the film, costing a ridiculous amount of money.

🎵The film has minimal music, with only 16 minutes of music in total.

🎥The Coen brothers used the pseudonym Roderick James as the editor for the film.

Q&A

Who played the terrifying antagonist Anton Chigurh?

Javier Bardem played the role of Anton Chigurh.

Did Josh Brolin's accident affect his role in the film?

Josh Brolin broke his collarbone in an accident but didn't let it affect his role in the film.

Why did the film require imported fake blood?

The film required special fake blood to prevent the actors from being attacked by bugs in the hot sun.

How much music is in the film?

The film has only 16 minutes of music, mostly using singing bowls for sound.

Who was the editor of the film?

The Coen brothers used the pseudonym Roderick James as the editor of the film.

Timestamped Summary

00:00The video introduces No Country for Old Men and its reputation as one of the best movies of the 21st century.

02:13Anton Chigurh, the antagonist, is considered one of the most terrifying characters in film history.

06:45Josh Brolin's role in the film and his audition tape are discussed, including his accident before filming.

09:24The film required special fake blood, which had to be imported due to the need for a sugar-free variant in the hot weather.

10:36The minimal use of music in the film is explained, with singing bowls being used for sound instead.

12:32The Coen brothers used the pseudonym Roderick James as the editor of the film due to membership rules of the screen actors guild.