Fargo

1996 "A homespun murder story."

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Fargo

8.1 | 1h38m | R | en | Drama

Jerry, a small-town Minnesota car salesman is bursting at the seams with debt... but he's got a plan. He's going to hire two thugs to kidnap his wife in a scheme to collect a hefty ransom from his wealthy father-in-law. It's going to be a snap and nobody's going to get hurt... until people start dying. Enter Police Chief Marge, a coffee-drinking, parka-wearing - and extremely pregnant - investigator who'll stop at nothing to get her man. And if you think her small-time investigative skills will give the crooks a run for their ransom... you betcha!

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8.1 | 1h38m | R | en | More Info

Released: March. 08,1996 | Released Producted By: PolyGram Filmed Entertainment , Working Title Films Country: United States of America Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website:

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Genre

Drama , Thriller , Crime

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Cast

Frances McDormand , William H. Macy , Steve Buscemi , Peter Stormare , Harve Presnell , John Carroll Lynch

Director

Thomas P. Wilkins

Producted By

PolyGram Filmed Entertainment

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Frances McDormand

as Marge Gunderson

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William H. Macy

as Jerry Lundegaard

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Steve Buscemi

as Carl Showalter

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Peter Stormare

as Gaear Grimsrud

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Harve Presnell

as Wade Gustafson

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John Carroll Lynch

as Norm Gunderson

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Thomas P. Wilkins

Art Direction

John David Paul

Assistant Art Director

Rick Heinrichs

Production Design

Lauri Gaffin

Set Decoration

Steve Speers

Set Dresser

J. Todd Anderson

Storyboard Artist

Peter Clemence

Best Boy Grip

Ed Dally

Camera Loader

Robin Brown

Camera Operator

Roger Deakins

Director of Photography

Milo Durben

Dolly Grip

Andy Harris

First Assistant Camera

Mitch Lillian

Key Grip

Adam Gilmore

Second Assistant Camera

Michael Tackett

Still Photographer

Jim Bridges

Still Photographer

Mary Zophres

Costume Design

Daniel Curet

Key Hair Stylist

John Blake

Key Makeup Artist

Jery Hewitt

Stunt Coordinator

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Diagonaldi Very well executed

Mischa Redfern I didn’t really have many expectations going into the movie (good or bad), but I actually really enjoyed it. I really liked the characters and the banter between them.

Allison Davies The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

Kamila Bell This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.

maxtbuettner Fargo is about how far Jerry Lundegaard (William H. Macy) will go to get some money and how out of control the situation becomes. The film follows pregnant chief police Marge Gunderson (Frances McDormand) as she tries to piece it all together. Frances McDormand gives a wonderful, Oscar winning performance as the multi-layered police chief. On the outside she has a comical personality, but she is also deeply caring. The movie is rounded together with fantastic performances from Steve Buscemi, Peter Stormare, and William H. Macy. The movie is beautifully shot by Roger Deakins, earning him his second Oscar nomination. The greatest aspect of the film is how the Coen brother's combated the barren landscape with dark comedy. The mixture of irony, awkward moments, and laughing at inappropriate times really make this film enjoyable to watch and a great film over all.

julianrosser-440-787839 One of my all time favourites and one of the Coen brothers masterpieces. So good that it led to two subsequent tv series which are both outstanding. Funny, intricate and with wonderful acting by Frances McDormand, Bill Macy and Steve Buscemi in particular. The more times you watch it the more you'll see how good it is. And who'd be without a wood chipper after seeing that scene ?!

andrewroy-04316 Fargo does a great job of both capturing the midwestern attitude and creating a realistic drama. The acting performances and script are excellent, making all scenes feel realistic. No parts of the movie blow you away, but basically no mistakes are made and everything serves a purpose. Character-driven with a suspenseful enough plot, Fargo is a solid movie.

figueroa_j Cohen dark, very dark humor in addition to the cast, Frances McDormand heading this thriller that you want to watch several times. One of those films where you obviously see the end coming but, how?