Fargo(1996)
“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!
Director
Joel Coen
Studio
PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Budget
$7M
Revenue
$61M
Cast
Frances McDormand
as Marge Gunderson
William H. Macy
as Jerry Lundegaard
Steve Buscemi
as Carl Showalter
Peter Stormare
as Gaear Grimsrud
Harve Presnell
as Wade Gustafson
John Carroll Lynch
as Norm Gunderson
Kristin Rudrüd
as Jean Lundegaard
Bruce Bohne
as Lou
Steve Reevis
as Shep Proudfoot
Steve Park
as Mike Yanagita
Gary Houston
as Irate Customer
Sally Wingert
as Irate Customer's Wife
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1996
Runtime
1h 38m
Language
English
Rating
7.9 / 10
Budget
$7M
Box Office
$61M
Production Companies
PolyGram Filmed Entertainment • Working Title Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fargo?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Fargo (1996).
What is Fargo about?▼
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!
Who directed Fargo?▼
Fargo was directed by Joel Coen and released in 1996. It is a crime, drama, thriller film.
How long is Fargo?▼
Fargo has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
Who stars in Fargo?▼
The cast of Fargo includes Frances McDormand as Marge Gunderson, William H. Macy as Jerry Lundegaard, Steve Buscemi as Carl Showalter, Peter Stormare as Gaear Grimsrud, Harve Presnell as Wade Gustafson and more.
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