Blood Simple
“Passion led to Adultery. Adultery led to Murder. It all seemed so simple...”
Director
Joel Coen
Screenplay
Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
The Coen brothers' assured debut is a nasty, twist-filled neo-noir set in Texas, where a bar owner hires a sleazy private eye to kill his cheating wife and her lover, unleashing a chain of misunderstanding and murder. Stylish, blackly funny, and precise, with a memorable turn from M. Emmet Walsh, it announced two major talents and remains a modern noir landmark.
Release
Jan 18, 1985
Budget
$2M
Country
United States of America
Revenue
$4M
Cast
John Getz
Ray
Frances McDormand
Abby
Dan Hedaya
Julian Marty
Samm-Art Williams
Meurice
M. Emmet Walsh
Private Detective
Deborah Neumann
Debra
Raquel Gavia
Landlady
William Preston Robertson
Radio Evangelist (voice)
Holly Hunter
Helene Trend (voice) (uncredited)
Barry Sonnenfeld
Marty's Vomiting (voice) (uncredited)
Reviews
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7.2/10
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From the same director: Joel Coen
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