USA,
1984, 97 min
(Special edition: 92 min)
Cinematography:
Barry SonnenfeldComposer:
Carter BurwellCast:
John Getz, Frances McDormand, Dan Hedaya, M. Emmet Walsh, Samm-Art Williams, Deborah Neumann, William Creamer, Holly Hunter, Barry SonnenfeldPlots(1)
M. Emmett Walsh is sleazy Texas private eye Visser, hired by bar owner Marty (Dan Hedaya) to kill his unfaithful wife (Frances McDormand) and her lover (John Getz). Given a plan to work from, he decides to modify it without warning; and matters quickly spiral out of control. (Independent Cinema Office)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Independent Spirit Awards
- 1986 - Joel Coen (Best Director)
- 1986 - M. Emmet Walsh (Best Actor)
- 1986 - Ethan Coen (Best Feature)
- 1986 - Ethan Coen, Joel Coen (Best Screenplay)
- 1986 - Barry Sonnenfeld (Best Cinematography)
Sundance Film Festival
- 1985 - Ethan Coen, Joel Coen (U.S. Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic)