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Fargo (1996)

R03/08/1996Crime, Drama, Thriller1h 38m
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A homespun murder story.

Overview

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!

Top Billed Cast

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    Frances McDormand

    Marge Gunderson

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    William H. Macy

    Jerry Lundegaard

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    Steve Buscemi

    Carl Showalter

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    Peter Stormare

    Gaear Grimsrud

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    Harve Presnell

    Wade Gustafson

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    John Carroll Lynch

    Norm Gunderson

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    Kristin Rudrüd

    Jean Lundegaard

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    Bruce Bohne

    Lou

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    Steve Reevis

    Shep Proudfoot

I didn't enjoy is as much as I thought I would, but <em>'Fargo'</em> is still very good and something I'd obviously recommend. I like the cast here, even if it is a bit of a Frances McDormand carryjob to be honest - she is terrific all the way through, absolutely nailing the role. Steve Buscemi is the star away from McDormand, while I've seen a few glimpses of William H. Macy elsewhere but this is his best showing that I've watched thus far. Peter Stormare is good too. It's an entertaining story, that's for certain! Around 98 minutes was a wise run time call, also. I didn't get that extr...