A Simple Plan
971 reviews
Crime/Drama
2h 1m
1998
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...
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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.
- DirectorSam Raimi
- Release11 December 1998
- Genre
- Duration2h 1m
- Budget$17,000,000
- Revenue$16,316,273
- Rate971 reviews
- Productions
Paramount Pictures, Mutual Film Company, Savoy Pictures, BBC, Marubeni, Tele München, TOHO-TOWA, UGC PH, Newmarket Capital Group
Cast

Billy Bob Thornton
Jacob Mitchell

Bill Paxton
Hank Mitchell

Bridget Fonda
Sarah Mitchell

Brent Briscoe
Lou Chambers

Jack Walsh
Tom Butler

Chelcie Ross
Carl Jenkins

Becky Ann Baker
Nancy Chambers

Gary Cole
Baxter

Peter Syvertsen
FBI Agent Freemont

John Paxton
Mr. Schmitt

Jill Sayre
Hospital Nurse

Tim Storms
Drinker

Grant Curtis
Bar Patron

Frank Beard
Funeral Party Member (uncredited)
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