Fargo
A lovingly mocking tale of a kidnapping scheme that goes horribly wrong in the snow-clad Mid-West. A pregnant Sheriff (Oscar-winning Frances McDormand) sniffs out the trouble while anchoring a priceless cast of hick-town eccentrics.
Year: 1996
Genre: Alice's 500 Greatest Films, Thrillers & Suspense, Road Movies, NYFCC Awards - Best Film, Film Festivals 1996, Nick's Favourites, Black Humour, Contemporary Noir, Theo's Favourites
Country: USA
Director: Joel Coen
Starring: Peter Stormare, William H Macy, Steve Buscemi, Harve Presnell, Frances McDormand
Duration: 94 Minutes
Rating: R18 - Contains violence.
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