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Fargo

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Fargo

A homespun murder story.

1996·1h 38m·🇬🇧 🇺🇸
CrimeDramaThriller
8.1/ 10787,037 votes
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Synopsis

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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Academy Awards

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Best ActressFrances McDormand
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Best Original ScreenplayEthan Coen, Joel Coen
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Best Supporting ActorWilliam H. Macy
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Best CinematographyRoger Deakins
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Best DirectorJoel Coen
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Best Film Editing
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Best Picture
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