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Fargo

  • March 8, 1996
  • 98 min.
  • Crime, Drama, Thriller
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
Jerry, a small-town Minnesota car salesman is bursting at the seams with debt... but he's got a plan. He's going to hire two thugs to kidnap his wife in a scheme to collect a hefty ransom from his wealthy father-in-law. It's going to be a snap and nobody's going to get hurt... until people start dying. Enter Police Chief Marge, a coffee-drinking, parka-wearing - and extremely pregnant - investigator who'll stop at nothing to get her man. And if you think her small-time investigative skills will give the crooks a run for their ransom... you betcha!

Original title: Fargo

13

nominations

23%

winning rate

3

wins

British Academy Film Awards #50 - 1997

Award People Status
Best Picture Joel Coen, Ethan Coen - as producer(s)
Best Directing Joel Coen Winner
Best Actress in a Leading Role Frances McDormand
Best Original Screenplay Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Best Cinematography Roger Deakins
Best Film Editing Roderick Jaynes

Academy Awards #69 - 1997

Award People Status
Best Picture Ethan Coen - as producer(s)
Best Directing Joel Coen
Best Actress in a Leading Role Frances McDormand Winner
Best Actor in a Supporting Role William H. Macy
Best Original Screenplay Joel Coen, Ethan Coen Winner
Best Cinematography Roger Deakins
Best Film Editing Roderick Jaynes

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