USA / UK,
1996, 98 min
(Alternative: 94 min)
Cinematography:
Roger DeakinsComposer:
Carter BurwellCast:
Frances McDormand, William H. Macy, Steve Buscemi, Harve Presnell, Peter Stormare, Kristin Rudrüd, Tony Denman, Gary Houston, Sally Wingert, Melissa Peterman (more)VOD (4)
Plots(1)
Things go terribly awry when small-time Minnesota car salesman Jerry Lundegaard (William H. Macy) hires two thugs (Steve Buscemi and Peter Stormare) to kidnap his wife so he can collect the ransom from his wealthy father-in-law. Once people start dying, the very chipper and very pregnant Police Chief Marge (Frances McDormand) takes the case. Will she stop at nothing until she gets her man? You betcha. (20th Century Fox Home Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1997 - Frances McDormand (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
- 1997 - Ethan Coen, Joel Coen (Best Original Screenplay)
- 1997 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1997 - Joel Coen (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1997 - William H. Macy (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 1997 - Roger Deakins (Best Achievement in Cinematography)
- 1997 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
Independent Spirit Awards
- 1997 - Ethan Coen (Best Feature)
- 1997 - Joel Coen (Best Director)
- 1997 - William H. Macy (Best Male Lead)
- 1997 - Frances McDormand (Best Female Lead)
- 1997 - Ethan Coen, Joel Coen (Best Screenplay)
- 1997 - Roger Deakins (Best Cinematography)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1997 - Joel Coen (Best Director)
- 1997 - Best Film
- 1997 - Frances McDormand (Best Leading Actress)
- 1997 - Ethan Coen, Joel Coen (Best Original Screenplay)
- 1997 - Roger Deakins (Best Cinematography)
- 1997 - Best Editing
César Awards
- 1997 - Best Foreign Film
Guldbagge Awards
- 1996 - Joel Coen (Best Foreign Film)
Golden Globes
- 1997 - Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- 1997 - Joel Coen (Best Director)
- 1997 - Ethan Coen (Best Screenplay)
- 1997 - Frances McDormand (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy)
Critics Choice Awards
- 1997 - Best Picture
- 1997 - Frances McDormand (Best Actress)
Florida Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1996 - Best Film
- 1996 - Joel Coen (Best Director)
- 1996 - Frances McDormand (Best Actress)
- 1996 - Ethan Coen, Joel Coen (Best Screenplay)
- 1996 - William H. Macy (Best Supporting Actor)
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
- 1996 - Ethan Coen, Joel Coen (Best Screenplay)
- 1996 - Best Film
- 1996 - Joel Coen (Best Director)
- 1996 - Frances McDormand (Best Actress)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1996 - Best Film
- 1996 - Frances McDormand (Best Actress)
The Saturn Awards
- 1997 - Best Action/Adventure/Thriller Film
- 1997 - Joel Coen (Best Director)
- 1997 - Frances McDormand (Best Actress)