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Fargo

8th March 1996
1h 38m
Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
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Fargo is a Crime Drama film released on 8th March 1996; Joel Coen and Ethan Coen directed the film which stars William H. Macy, Steve Buscemi, and Frances McDormand. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $53,611,975 on its budget.

Plot

Jerry Lundegaard's inept crime falls apart due to his and his henchmen's bungling and the persistent police work of the quite pregnant Marge Gunderson.

Film Settings

Cast (40)

William H. Macy's profile
William H. Macy Jerry Lundegaard
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 45
Steve Buscemi's profile
Steve Buscemi Carl Showalter
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 38
Frances McDormand's profile
Frances McDormand Marge Gunderson
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 38
Oscar Win
Peter Stormare's profile
Peter Stormare Gaear Grimsrud
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 42
John Carroll Lynch's profile
John Carroll Lynch Norm Gunderson
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 32
Stephen Park's profile
Stephen Park Mike Yanagita
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 44
Gary Houston's profile
Gary Houston Irate Customer
Steve Reevis's profile
Steve Reevis Shep Proudfoot
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 33
Harve Presnell's profile
Harve Presnell Wade Gustafson
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 62
Tony Denman's profile
Tony Denman Scotty Lundegaard
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 16
Larry Brandenburg's profile
Larry Brandenburg Stan Grossman
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 47
David S. Lomax's profile
David S. Lomax Man in Hallway
James Gaulke's profile
James Gaulke State Trooper
José Feliciano's profile
José Feliciano José Feliciano
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 50
Sally Wingert's profile
Sally Wingert Irate Customer's Wife
Melissa Peterman's profile
Melissa Peterman Hooker #2
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 24
J. Todd Anderson Victim in the Field
Peter Schmitz Airport Lot Attendant
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 72
Kristin Rudrüd's profile
Kristin Rudrüd Jean Lundegaard
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 40
Warren Keith's profile
Warren Keith Reilly Diefenbach (voice)
Sharon Anderson Morning Show Hostess
Don Wescott Bark Beetle Narrator (voice)
Kurt Schweickhardt Car Salesman
Petra Boden Cashier
Cliff Rakerd Officer Olson
Jessica Shepherd's profile
Jessica Shepherd Hotel Clerk
Bix Skahill Night Parking Attendant
Rose Stockton Valerie (voice)
Robert Ozasky Bismarck Cop #1
John Bandemer Bismarck Cop #2
Bain Boehlke Mr. Mohra
Michelle LeDoux Victim In Car
Steve Edelman Morning Show Host
Bruce Campbell in Fargo (1996)
Bruce Campbell Soap Opera Actor on TV (uncredited)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 37

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Alcohol Use
Graphic Violence
Sexual Content
Smoking

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Fargo FAQ

When was Fargo released?

Fargo was released 29 years ago, on Friday March 8th, 1996.

Who plays the lead role(s) in Fargo?

The lead roles are played by William H. Macy in the role of Jerry Lundegaard and Frances McDormand in the role of Marge Gunderson.

How much did Fargo cost to make?

The budget was $7,000,000.

How much money did Fargo make?

The worldwide revenue was $60,611,975.

Is Fargo on Netflix?

No, Fargo is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is Fargo on Amazon Prime?

Yes, Fargo is currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is Fargo on Disney Plus?

No, Fargo is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States

Fargo Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Age During Filming

3% 13-19
3% 20-29
13% 30-39
13% 40-49
3% 50-59
3% 60-69
3% 70-79
63% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

30% Female
70% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

8% Bad
3% Good
90% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

5% Criminal
3% Car Salesman
3% Cop
90% Unknown