Fargo
Synopsis
Marge Gunderson, the still pregnant police chief of Brainerd, Minnesota, investigates the murder of a town pharmacist, shot in a snowy parking lot by a stranger who was helping jump his car battery. Meantime, an old man dies of exposure in his ice fishing house, leading one of his sons to kidnap the body. Snow, snow, everywhere.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kathy Bates
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Palm, Bruce Paltrow
- Original Title
- Fargo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- MGM Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kathy Bates
Robert Palm, Bruce Paltrow
Bruce Paltrow
Department Leadership Roster
Kathy Bates
Director
Guy Bews
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fargo
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What is Fargo about?
Marge Gunderson, the still pregnant police chief of Brainerd, Minnesota, investigates the murder of a town pharmacist, shot in a snowy parking lot by a stranger who was helping jump his car battery. Meantime, an old man dies of exposure in his ice fishing house, leading one of his sons to kidnap the body. Snow, snow, everywhere.
Who directed Fargo?
Fargo was directed by Kathy Bates.
Who stars in Fargo?
The principal cast of Fargo includes Edie Falco, Bruce Bohne, Matt Malloy, Rondi Reed, Geoffrey Nauffts.
When was Fargo released and how long is it?
Fargo was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.