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Blood Simple is a 1984 American independent neo-noir crime film written, edited, produced, and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen, and starring John Getz, Frances McDormand, Dan Hedaya, and M. Emmet Walsh. Its plot follows a Texas bartender who is having a love affair with his boss’s wife.
- $1.5 million
- Carter Burwell
- Ethan Coen
- October 12, 1984 (New York Film Festival)
IMDb provides the full list of cast and crew members, as well as production and technical details, for the 1984 neo-noir film Blood Simple, directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. See the names, roles, and credits of actors, writers, producers, composers, and more.
A jealous saloon owner hires a detective to kill his wife and her lover, but the plan goes awry in this stylish and darkly comic crime film. Critics praise the Coens' twisted sensibilities and filmmaking ingenuity, while audiences enjoy the violence and humor.
- (2.2K)
- Joel Coen
- R
- John Getz
A jealous bar owner hires a private detective to kill his wife and her lover, but the plan goes horribly wrong in this dark comedy by the Coen brothers. Read the full plot summary, cast and crew, trivia, and user reviews of Blood Simple on IMDb.
Jul 14, 2000 · A classic film noir thriller directed by the Coen brothers, starring Frances McDormand and M. Emmet Walsh, about a murder plot involving a bar owner, a private eye and a detective. Ebert praises the film's plot twists, characters and performances, and its use of cliches and logic to create suspense and horror.
A neo-noir thriller about a double-crossed private eye and a murderous bar owner. Ebert praises the movie's style, plot, and performances, but warns it may make you squeam.
