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A Simple Plan (1998)
Director: Sam Raimi
Cast: Billy Bob Thornton, Bill Paxton, Bridget Fonda, Brent Briscoe
Runtime121 min
Rating15
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Captivated by the lure of sudden wealth, the quiet rural lives of two brothers erupt into conflicts of greed, paranoia and distrust when over $4 million in cash is discovered at the remote site of a downed small airplane. Their simple plan to retain the money while avoiding detection opens a Pandora's box when the fear of getting caught triggers panicked behavior and leads to virulent consequences.
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Sam Raimi's 1998 thriller A Simple Plan blends crime drama and moral complexity, captivating viewers with its nail-biting tension and thought-provoking examination of the consequences of greed. Anchored by strong performances from Billy Bob Thornton, Bill Paxton, and Bridget Fonda, the film offers a unique and compelling perspective on the fragility of a 'simple plan'.
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A Simple Plan is a 1998 neo-noir crime thriller film directed by Sam Raimi and written by Scott B. Smith, based on Smith's 1993 novel. The film stars Bill Paxton, Billy Bob Thornton, and Bridget Fonda. Set in rural Minnesota, the story follows brothers Hank (Paxton) and Jacob Mitchell (Thornton), who, along with Jacob's friend Lou, discover a crashed plane containing $4.4 million in cash. The three men and Hank's wife Sarah (Fonda) go to great lengths to keep the money a secret but begin to doubt each other's trust, resulting in lies, deceit and murder.
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