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1998 · 121 min · R

A Simple Plan

Directed by Sam Raimi · Crime, Drama, Thriller

A Simple Plan (1998) is a Crime film, directed by Sam Raimi set in Minnesota during the 1990s, in winter. It runs 121 minutes and is rated R.

A neo noir, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of greed & ambition, betrayal, and guilt & shame run throughout.

Composer
Danny Elfman
Cinematography
Alar Kivilo
Cast
Billy Bob ThorntonBill PaxtonBridget FondaBrent BriscoeJack WalshChelcie RossBecky Ann BakerGary Cole

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Minnesota
Setting
Rural
When
1990s
Season
Winter

Premise & themes

Premise
Neo Noir
Themes
Greed & AmbitionBetrayalGuilt & Shame
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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