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Blood Simple

Blood Simple

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Blood Simple
  • Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
  • Release Date: 1984-03-26
  • Runtime: 97 minutes
  • Rating: 7.24/10 (1502 votes)
  • Budget: $1,500,000
  • Revenue: $4,229,114
  • Production Companies: River Road Productions, Foxton Entertainment
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.8619
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

John Getz

John Getz

as Ray

Frances McDormand

Frances McDormand

as Abby

Dan Hedaya

Dan Hedaya

as Julian Marty

Samm-Art Williams

Samm-Art Williams

as Meurice

M. Emmet Walsh

M. Emmet Walsh

as Private Detective

Deborah Neumann

Deborah Neumann

as Debra

Raquel Gavia

Raquel Gavia

as Landlady

Van Brooks

Van Brooks

as Man from Lubbock

Señor Marco

Señor Marco

as Mr. Garcia

William Creamer

William Creamer

as Old Cracker

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Trailers & Clips

Official Trailer

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blood Simple?

Blood Simple is a Crime, Drama, Thriller movie directed by . It was released on 1984-03-26.

Who are the main actors in Blood Simple?

The main cast includes John Getz, Frances McDormand, Dan Hedaya, Samm-Art Williams, M. Emmet Walsh, .

Where can I watch Blood Simple online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Blood Simple is available.

Is Blood Simple based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of Blood Simple?

Blood Simple has an IMDb rating of 7.24/10 based on 1502 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Blood Simple?

The movie had a production budget of $1,500,000 and earned $4,229,114 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Blood Simple?

The soundtrack was composed by River Road Productions, Foxton Entertainment. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Blood Simple filmed?

Blood Simple was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Blood Simple?

The total runtime of Blood Simple is 97 minutes.

Is Blood Simple suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Blood Simple?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Blood Simple.

Does Blood Simple have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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