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Blood Simple

1984, Movie, R, 97 mins

BLOOD SIMPLE
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Stylish, if bloody, shoestring noir, and an admirable filmmaking debut for the brothers CoenEthan (writer/producer) and Joel (writer/director). M. Emmet Walsh is a sleazy, greasy private eye in a mustard-yellow leisure suit, hired by Texas strip-bar owner Dan Hedaya to kill his wife (Frances McDormand) and her lover Ray (John Getz). Read the complete review for Blood Simple
Year: 1984
Rated R

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Cast
John Getz: Ray
Frances McDormand: Abby
Dan Hedaya: Julian Marty
M. Emmet Walsh: Private Detective Visser
Samm-Art Williams: Maurice
Deborah Neumann: Debra

 

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