Guide Note:
A lot can happen in the middle of nowhere, Fargo (Film) is a crime comedy drama written by the Coen brothers. It stars William H. Macy, Frances McDormand, and Steve Buscemi. Macy hires two men to kidnap his wife for a ransom of $1,000,000. This bumbling crime sets off a chain of murders, and McDormand is the pregnant cop that tries to figure out the whole mess.
Fast Facts:
- "Fargo" was made in 1996
- "Fargo" won two Oscars, for best original screenplay and for best actress in a leading role (Frances McDormand)
- BAFTA David Lean Award for Direction (Joel Coen)
- Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Director (Joel Coen)
- New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Film