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Blood Simple
1984
Joel Coen
1984·R·
United States
Award tierSilver
Metascore
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.
Cast
Frances McDormand·John Getz·Dan Hedaya·M. Emmet Walsh
Languages
Major Awards
3 wins · 1 nomination
Wins (3)
Other
Film Independent Spirit Awards (1986)
Best Male Lead
Film Independent Spirit Awards (1986)
Best Director
Sundance Film Festival (1985)
Dramatic
Nominations (1)
Other
Film Independent Spirit Awards (1986)
Best Feature