FARGO (1996) - R

Decidedly in financial despair, Jerry Lundegaard devises a plan to have his wife kidnapped and ransomed—only with the expectation that her wealthy father will fork out the cash that Jerry intends to split between himself and his accomplices.  However, Jerry’s inability to hire the "right" guys for the job provokes nothing but chaos as two losers from Fargo, North Dakota set about ruining Jerry's already troubled life to the point of no return.  

The cast includes: Frances McDormand, William H. Macy, Steve Buscemi, Harve Presnell, Peter Stormare, Kirstin Rudrud, John Carroll Lynch, Larry Brandenburg, Steven Reevis, and Jose Feliciano.

Director Joel Coen delivers a quirky, offbeat, true-life Minnesota comedic crime drama. Coen received a nomination for best directing.

#84 on the AFI Top 100.

FARGO was nominated for the Best Picture award. (MORE)

Promotional Lines: "A homespun Murder Story."
"Small town. Big crime. Dead cold."