Why it may be worth watching
- Blood Simple combines Crime and Drama elements in one feature.
- The principal cast includes John Getz, Frances McDormand, Dan Hedaya.
- Viewers currently rate it 7.2/10 from 1,711 votes.
Movie
Blood Simple
Passion led to Adultery. Adultery led to Murder. It all seemed so simple...
The owner of a seedy small-town Texas bar discovers that one of his employees is having an affair with his wife. A chaotic chain of misunderstandings, lies and mischief ensues after he devises a plot to have them murdered.
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Cast
John GetzRay
Frances McDormandAbby
Dan HedayaJulian Marty
Samm-Art WilliamsMeurice
M. Emmet WalshPrivate Detective
Deborah NeumannDebra
Raquel GaviaLandlady
Van BrooksMan from Lubbock
Señor MarcoMr. Garcia
William CreamerOld Cracker
Loren BivensStrip Bar Exhorter
Bob McAdamsStrip Bar Senator
Shannon SedwickStripper
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Who may enjoy it
Best suited to viewers looking for Crime, Drama, Thriller.
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A regional age classification is not currently listed. Metadata signals include violence or peril. Ratings vary by country; use this as a quick screening note rather than a complete parental guide.
Themes and topics
husband wife relationshipbosstexasloveremployeemoneykillerdouble cross
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