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Blood Simple (1985)

โ€œPassion led to Adultery. Adultery led to Murder. It all seemed so simple...โ€

7.2/10 ยท 1,676 votes 1h 37m r ThrillerDramaCrime

#15 of 67 films from 1985 #468 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Joel Coen ยท Written by Joel Coen, Ethan Coen

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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.

Cast

John Getzas Ray
Frances McDormandas Abby
Dan Hedayaas Julian Marty
Samm-Art Williamsas Meurice
M. Emmet Walshas Private Detective
Deborah Neumannas Debra
Raquel Gaviaas Landlady
Van Brooksas Man from Lubbock
Seรฑor Marcoas Mr. Garcia
William Creameras Old Cracker
Loren Bivensas Strip Bar Exhorter
Bob McAdamsas Strip Bar Senator
Shannon Sedwickas Stripper
Nancy Fingeras Girl on Overlook

Facts

Release dateJanuary 18, 1985
Runtime97 min (1h 37m) โ€” about the same as the 1985 average of 104 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$1,500,000
Box office$4,229,114 (2.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt0086979

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Questions

How long is Blood Simple?
Blood Simple runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Is Blood Simple worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 1,676 votes, which places it #15 of 67 films released in 1985 in this index (top 79%) and #468 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Blood Simple?
Blood Simple was directed by Joel Coen. Other well-rated titles by the same director: No Country for Old Men (2007), The Big Lebowski (1998), Fargo (1996).
Who stars in Blood Simple?
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.
What is Blood Simple rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Blood Simple?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/36966.

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