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Fargo (1996)

Jerry, a small-town Minnesota car salesman is bursting at the seams with debt... but he's got a plan. He's going to hire two thugs to kidnap his wife in a scheme to collect a hefty ransom from his wealthy father-in-law. It's going to be a snap and nobody's going to get hurt... until people start dying. Enter Police Chief Marge, a coffee-drinking, parka-wearing - and extremely pregnant - investigator who'll stop at nothing to get her man. And if you think her small-time investigative skills will give the crooks a run for their ransom... you betcha!

Released March 8, 1996 98 min 16+

Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

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Production Companies: PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Working Title Films

Country: United States
Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States
Languages: English

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Runtime: 98 min.
Released: March 8, 1996
Digital Release: Oct. 28, 2015
Status: Released
Budget: $7,000,000
Revenue: $60,611,975
Certification: R
Parental Guide: 16+ cc

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