Blood Simple(1985)

Passion led to Adultery. Adultery led to Murder. It all seemed so simple...

7.2(1,698)1h 37mJanuary 18, 1985

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.

Directed by Joel Coen

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John Getz

Ray

Frances McDormand

Abby

Dan Hedaya

Julian Marty

Samm-Art Williams

Meurice

M. Emmet Walsh

Private Detective

Deborah Neumann

Debra

Raquel Gavia

Landlady

Van Brooks

Man from Lubbock

Señor Marco

Mr. Garcia

William Creamer

Old Cracker

Loren Bivens

Strip Bar Exhorter

Bob McAdams

Strip Bar Senator

Shannon Sedwick

Stripper

Nancy Finger

Girl on Overlook

William Preston Robertson

Radio Evangelist (voice)

Holly Hunter

Helene Trend (voice) (uncredited)

Barry Sonnenfeld

Marty's Vomiting (voice) (uncredited)

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Where can I watch Blood Simple?+

Blood Simple is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.

When did Blood Simple come out?+

Blood Simple was released in 1985.

How long is Blood Simple?+

Blood Simple runs for 97 minutes (1 hour and 37 minutes).

Who directed Blood Simple?+

Blood Simple was directed by Joel Coen.

Who stars in Blood Simple?+

Blood Simple stars John Getz, Frances McDormand, Dan Hedaya, Samm-Art Williams and M. Emmet Walsh.

Is Blood Simple worth watching?+

Blood Simple holds a 7.2/10 rating from 1,698 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of crime, drama and thriller.

Blood Simple(1985)

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