Fargo
7.8/10
Rating
98 min
Runtime
1996
Release Year
Joel Coen
Director
Cast
Frances McDormand, William H. Macy, Steve Buscemi, Peter Stormare, Harve Presnell
Quick Synopsis
In a small town in Minnesota, Jerry, a car salesman overwhelmed by debt, devises a plan to solve his financial problems by hiring two criminals to kidnap his wife and demand a large ransom from her wealthy father. He believes the plan will be simple and that no one will be harmed, but the situation quickly escalates as people begin to die. The local police chief, Marge, who is heavily pregnant and known for her dedication and determination, takes on the case. Despite her unassuming appearance and small-town experience, Marge is relentless in her investigation and is determined to bring the criminals to justice.
Detailed Synopsis of Fargo
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!
