Fargo (1996)
A lot can happen in the middle of nowhere.
Storyline
Jerry, a small-town Minnesota car salesman is bursting at the seams with debt... but he's got a plan. He's going to hire two thugs to kidnap his wife in a scheme to collect a hefty ransom from his wealthy father-in-law. It's going to be a snap and nobody's going to get hurt... until people start dying. Enter Police Chief Marge, a coffee-drinking, parka-wearing - and extremely pregnant - investigator who'll stop at nothing to get her man. And if you think her small-time investigative skills will give the crooks a run for their ransom... you betcha!
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Movie Details
| Original title | Fargo |
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| Release date | Apr 5, 1996 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | police, dark comedy, kidnapping, murder, winter, ransom, cheating, money, minnesota, unsociability, salesclerk, north dakota |
FAQ
What is Fargo about?
Jerry, a small-town Minnesota car salesman is bursting at the seams with debt... but he's got a plan. He's going to hire two thugs to kidnap his wife in a scheme to collect a hefty ransom from his wealthy father-in-law. It's going to be a snap and nobody's going to get hurt... until people start dying. Enter Police Chief Marge, a coffee-drinking, parka-wearing - and extremely pregnant - investigator who'll stop at nothing to get her man. And if you think her small-time investigative skills will give the crooks a run for their ransom... you betcha!
When was Fargo released?
Fargo was released on Apr 5, 1996 (status: Released).
Who directed Fargo?
Joel Coen directed Fargo.
What is the TMDB rating of Fargo?
Fargo has a TMDB rating of 7.8/10 from 9,407 votes.