Blood Simple
"Passion led to Adultery. Adultery led to Murder. It all seemed so simple..."
Originally released in 1985. Blood Simple is a crime/drama film. directed by Joel Coen.
Starring John Getz, Frances McDormand, and Dan Hedaya
Synopsis
The owner of a seedy small-town Texas bar discovers that one of his employees is having an affair with his wife. A chaotic chain of misunderstandings, lies and mischief ensues after he devises a plot to have them murdered.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 18, 1985
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (1,564 votes)
Budget
$1.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$4.2M
2.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,500,000
- Revenue
- $4,229,114
Production Companies
- River Road Productions
- Foxton Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blood Simple about?
The owner of a seedy small-town Texas bar discovers that one of his employees is having an affair with his wife. A chaotic chain of misunderstandings, lies and mischief ensues after he devises a pl...
Who directed Blood Simple?
Blood Simple was directed by Joel Coen.
How long is Blood Simple?
Blood Simple has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Blood Simple released?
Blood Simple was released on January 18, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Blood Simple?
The main cast of Blood Simple includes John Getz, Frances McDormand, Dan Hedaya, Samm-Art Williams, M. Emmet Walsh.
Is Blood Simple worth watching?
Blood Simple has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 1,564 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.