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A Minneapolis car salesman, desperately in debt, hires two thugs to kidnap his wife in the hope that his wealthy father-in-law will pay the ransom. Unfortunately things don't go according to plan.Product Identifiers
ProducerEthan Coen
EAN5050070008357
eBay Product ID (ePID)3941877
Product Key Features
ActorKristin Rudrud, William H. Macy, Harve Presnell, Jose Feliciano, Steve Buscemi, John Carroll Lynch, Frances Mcdormand, Peter Stormare, Steve Park
Film/TV TitleFargo
DirectorJoel Coen
LanguageEnglish
Subtitle LanguageCroatian\Czech\Dutch\English\French\Greek\Hungarian\Polish\Portuguese\Spanish
Run Time94 Mins
Aspect Ratio1.85 Wide Screen
Release Year2003
FormatDVD
FeaturesWidescreen, Closed Caption, Special Edition\Minnesota Nice Documentary\Interview With The Coen Brothers\Coen Brothers Family Tree\American Cinematographer Article\Audio Commentary With Roger Deakins\Photo Gallery\Trivia Track\Trailers And TV Spot, With Subtitles
GenreDrama, General
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs1
Certificate18
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States of America
Hearing ImpairedEnglish
ComposerCarter Burwell
AwardsBest Actress In A Leading Role 1997 - Frances McDormand, Best Screenplay Written Directly For The Screen 1997 - Ethan Coen, Best Screenplay Written Directly For The Screen 1997 - Joel Coen, Best Direction 1997 - Joel Coen
Additional InformationPoor Jerry Lundegaard. He's deep in debt. His wealthy father-in-law has no respect for him. He cheats customers at the car dealership where he works. And now he's hired a bumbling duo to kidnap his wife--a plan that goes horribly awry, leading to homicide.<BR>Enter Marge Gunderson, one of the most fabulous movie cops in film history. The very-pregnant Marge--played marvelously by Frances McDormand in an Oscar-winning and career-defining performance--just goes about her everyday business, eating (in nearly every scene), talking to the people in the community, and examining bloody corpses as if no day is different from the next. A multiple murder in the small town of Brainerd, Minnesota--home of Paul Bunyan, as the sign claims--seems to have little effect on her. Yet she has an innate cop sense--she is very, very good at her job and determined to solve the case in her offhanded manner.<BR>FARGO is yet another offbeat, highly entertaining film from the Coen brothers (BARTON FINK, BLOOD SIMPLE). The film is nearly colorless; instead, director of photography Roger Deakins washes the screen in the blinding white of the snow, occasionally breaking for the drab grays and browns of police uniforms and winter jackets. Carter Burwell's score further enhances the slow, steady pace of this oddly funny and compelling film. The Coens have once again populated their film with a slew of bizarre characters, with outstanding performances delivered by all, particularly the edgy William H. Macy, the quietly luminous McDormand, the nearly psychotic Steve Buscemi, and the oh-so-cold Peter Stormare.
ReviewsVariety - ...FARGO is a strikingly mature, unique entertainment that plays on many levels...all satisfying..., Sight and Sound - ...The Coens prove themselves masters of orchestrating cross-purposes plots....FARGO is a further demonstration of Joel Coen's remarkable ability to mix comedy with horror..., Rolling Stone - ...A terrific, twisted comedy....A dazzling mix of mirth and malice....McDormand wins your heart..., USA Today - "...McDormand's uproariously sly-spry performance connects with Roger Deakins' bleakly beautiful photography to create one of the Coens' most consistently successful outings..." -- 3 out of 4 stars
ScreenwriterEthan Coen, Joel Coen
Costume DesignerMary Zophres
Dubbing LanguagesFrench\Spanish
AuthorEthan Coen
Format DescriptionDVD 9
Sound sourceDolby Digital 5.1
Movie/TV TitleFargo
Director of PhotographyRoger Deakins
Ratings and reviews
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- 16 May, 2018Top favourable review
Excellent film, well worth watching
This film came out years ago and I completely missed it back then. Watching in 2018 it was great to see an engaging crime story with interesting characters. No silly action scenes here, just a good quality cop drama.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 22 Nov, 2018Top critical review
I cannot understand the love for this film.
Not very good, switched off after 30 mins. Another Coen bros movie, another waste of time, money and expectation. I can't believe this was given good reviews by so many people.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 05 Jan, 2025
Classic
Fantastic film bought it used but in great condition dvd had perfect picture and sound.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 19 Aug, 2021
This is a true story. The events depicted in this movie took place in Minnesota in 1987. At the request of the survivors the names have been changed.
An intriguing mix of brutal crime and comedic interludes, all purporting to be based on a 'true story'. A superb cast including the brilliant William H. Macy, Steve Buscemi and Frances McDormand make this a very entertaining film.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 10 Jul, 2019
A film to watch before you die.
A film to watch before you die. Frances McDormand is brilliant. The direction spot on. The characters believable. And the Cohen brothers; what can you say?Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 14 Aug, 2020
Fargo
Husband with money troubles arranges with small time gangsters to kidnap his wife for ransom which he knows his wife's father will pay. The downhill spiral carried by William H Macy, Steve Buscemi and Frances McDormand is classic. Needless to say it does not end well.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 12 Mar, 2020
very very good indeed
an excellent film all round with a very good castVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 07 May, 2020
If you haven't watched Fargo...you've missed out !!
Fargo is a brilliant series that followed a film. Martin Freeman and Billy Bob Thornton are brilliant actorsVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 30 Aug, 2018
Fargo.. Must watch
I watched season 1 and 2 box set (a gift) and had to see the original movie. Have since bought season 3. Compulsive entertainingđź‘Źđź‘ŹVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 17 Dec, 2017
A one hundred and one uses for woodchipper machines.
A one hundred and one uses for woodchipper machines.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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