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Movie1996 · 1 hr 38 min · English

Fargo

A lot can happen in the middle of nowhere.

Crime Drama Thriller

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Synopsis

Jerry Lundegaard is a small-town Minnesota car salesman deeply in debt and willing to do almost anything to get out. Police chief Marge Gunderson discovers a string of violent crimes as Jerry's schemes spiral out of control.

Cast

Frances McDormand photo

Frances McDormand

Marge Gunderson

William H. Macy photo

William H. Macy

Jerry Lundegaard

Steve Buscemi photo

Steve Buscemi

Carl Showalter

Peter Stormare photo

Peter Stormare

Gaear Grimsrud

Harve Presnell photo

Harve Presnell

Wade Gustafson

John Carroll Lynch photo

John Carroll Lynch

Norm Gunderson

1 wins · 4 nominations

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Oscars · 1997

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Oscars · 1997

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Movie Details

DirectorJoel Coen

OriginUnited States

Budget$7,000,000

Revenue$60,611,975

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Studios

PolyGram Filmed Entertainment

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