Blood Simple(1985)
“Passion led to Adultery. Adultery led to Murder. It all seemed so simple...”
Overview
The owner of a seedy small-town Texas bar discovers that one of his employees is having an affair with his wife. A chaotic chain of misunderstandings, lies and mischief ensues after he devises a plot to have them murdered.
Director
Joel Coen
Studio
River Road Productions
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$4M
Cast
John Getz
as Ray
Frances McDormand
as Abby
Dan Hedaya
as Julian Marty
Samm-Art Williams
as Meurice
M. Emmet Walsh
as Private Detective
Deborah Neumann
as Debra
Raquel Gavia
as Landlady
Van Brooks
as Man from Lubbock
Señor Marco
as Mr. Garcia
William Creamer
as Old Cracker
Loren Bivens
as Strip Bar Exhorter
Bob McAdams
as Strip Bar Senator
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1985
Runtime
1h 37m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$4M
Production Companies
River Road Productions • Foxton Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Blood Simple?▼
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What is Blood Simple about?▼
The owner of a seedy small-town Texas bar discovers that one of his employees is having an affair with his wife. A chaotic chain of misunderstandings, lies and mischief ensues after he devises a plot to have them murdered.
Who directed Blood Simple?▼
Blood Simple was directed by Joel Coen and released in 1985. It is a crime, drama, thriller film.
How long is Blood Simple?▼
Blood Simple has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
Who stars in Blood Simple?▼
The cast of Blood Simple includes John Getz as Ray, Frances McDormand as Abby, Dan Hedaya as Julian Marty, Samm-Art Williams as Meurice, M. Emmet Walsh as Private Detective and more.
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