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A Simple Plan (1998)

15 121 min  -  Crime | Drama | Thriller  -   11 December 1998 (USA)
7.6
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Reviews: 399 user | 127 critic | 28 from Metacritic.com

When three blue collar acquaintances come across millions of dollars in lost cash they make a plan to keep their find from the authorities but find complications and mistrust weaving its way into their plan.

Director:

Sam Raimi

Writers:

Scott B. Smith (novel), Scott B. Smith (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Bill Paxton ...
Bridget Fonda ...
Sarah
Billy Bob Thornton ...
Brent Briscoe ...
Lou
Jack Walsh Jack Walsh ...
Chelcie Ross ...
Carl
Becky Ann Baker Becky Ann Baker ...
Nancy Chambers
Gary Cole ...
Baxter
Bob Davis Bob Davis ...
FBI Agent Renkins
Peter Syvertsen ...
FBI Agent Freemont
Tom Carey Tom Carey ...
Dwight Stephanson
John Paxton John Paxton ...
Mr. Schmitt
Marie Mathay Marie Mathay ...
News Reporter
Paul Magers Paul Magers ...
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Joan Steffand Joan Steffand ...
Anchorwoman
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Storyline

Three diverse characters, for the most part intellectually challenged, find a deserted plane with a bag full of millions of dollars inside. They devise a simple plan to keep the money if no-one claims it. Ofcourse, nothing turns out simple... Written by Filmtwob <webmaster@filmfreak.co.za>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Taglines:

Four million dollars and plenty of change. See more »

Genres:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence and language See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

France | UK | Germany | USA | Japan

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Ein einfacher Plan See more »

Filming Locations:

Ashland, Wisconsin, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$17,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$390,563 (USA) (13 December 1998) (31 Screens)

Gross:

$16,311,763 (USA) (16 May 1999)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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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. See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: Vacant farmhouse has little snow on roof. See more »

Quotes

Jacob Mitchell: Do you ever feel evil?
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Connections

Featured in The 56th Annual Golden Globe Awards (1999) See more »

Soundtracks

"So Sleepless You"
Written by John Crooke, David Burris, Mike Kenerley & Mike Mitschele
Performed by Jolene
Courtesy of Sire Records Group
By Arrangement with Warner Special Products See more »