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A Simple Plan

Year:
Duration:
121 min
Genres:
Crime | Drama | Thriller
IMDB rate:
7.5
Director:
Sam Raimi
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 18 wins & 16 nominations
Details
Country: UK
Release Date: 1999-01-22
Filming Locations: Ashland, Wisconsin, USA
Earnings
Budget: $17,000,000
Opening Weekend: $3,422,072 (USA) (24 January 1999)
Gross: $16,311,763 (USA) (16 May 1999)
Cast
Actor
Character
Bill Paxton
Hank
Bridget Fonda
Sarah
Billy Bob Thornton
Jacob
Brent Briscoe
Lou
Jack Walsh
Tom Butler
Chelcie Ross
Carl
Becky Ann Baker
Nancy Chambers
Gary Cole
Baxter
Bob Davis
FBI Agent Renkins
Peter Syvertsen
FBI Agent Freemont
Tom Carey
Dwight Stephanson
John Paxton
Mr. Schmitt
Marie Mathay
News Reporter
Paul Magers
Anchorman
Joan Steffand
Anchorwoman
Wayne A. Evenson
Bartender
Timothy Storms
Drinker
Terry Hempleman
Dead Pilot
Jay Gjernes
Bearded Man
Grant Curtis
Bar Patron
Solomon Abrams
Bar Patron
Nina Kaczorowski
Bar Patron
Thomas Boedy
Priest
Mary Woolever
Linda
Rhiannon R. Sauers
Girl on Sled
Christopher Gallus
Boy on Sled
Eric Cegon
Tommy
Robert Martin Halverson
Detective
Roger Watton
Barber
Frank Beard
Funeral Party Member (uncredited)
Joel Edwards
Funeral Party Member (uncredited)
Steven Gilmer
Funeral Director (uncredited)
Did you know?
Trivia
Sam Raimi learned some techniques about shooting in the heavy snow from the Coen brothers, friends of his who had been responsible for Fargo (1996).
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This was the last film to be produced by the now defunct, short lived independent production company, Savoy Pictures. Originally in 1996, Savoy Pictures filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, however "A Simple Plan" which was originally to be produced solely by Savoy was forced to negotiate co-production deals with other motion picture studios, one being Paramount which picked up the film for a co-production and distribution.
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Laura Dern and Embeth Davidtz were both in contention for the part later taken by Bridget Fonda.
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Goofs
Damage to front of pickup truck after hitting tree.
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In the living room after the bar visit someone is holding a beer can. In the following shot there is a bottle in his hands.
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After being killed, Lou blinks.
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Quotes
Neil Baxter: But you're not the cold-blooded type, are you Mr. Mitchell?
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Jacob Mitchell: I mean, hell, Hank, I've never even kissed a girl. You know, if me becoming rich is gonna change all that, you know I'm all for it.
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Lou Chambers: What you gonna buy, Jakey boy?
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Photos from cast
Jill Sayre
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