Anton Chigurh, CHaracter Analysis About the Character Chigurh is a Hitman who is devoid of conscience, remorse, and compassion. He is described by Carson Wells, a central character in the novel, as a “psychopathic killer", in his 30s, with a dark complexion, and eyes as "blue as lapis... Like wet stones." His signature weapon is a captive bold stunner, which he uses to kill his victims and also as a tool to shoot out door locks. He also wields a semiautomatic shotgun and pistol. This particular shotgun was only introduced in 1987 despite the film taking place in 1980. Throughout both the novel and the film, Chigurh flips a coin to decide the fate of some of his victims. Oscar-winning hairstylist Paul LeBlanc designed the hairdo. The Coens instructed LeBlanc to create a "strange and unsettling" hairstyle. The actor supposedly said that he was "not going to get laid for two months" because of his haircut. Chigurh kills without compassion or remorse, bu...