Blood Simple

Blood Simple is a 1984 neo-noir crime film. It was the directorial debut of Joel Coen and the first major film of cinematographer Barry Sonnenfeld, who later became a noted director. The film's title derives from the Dashiell Hammett novel Red Harvest, in which "blood simple" is a term to describe the addled, fearful mindset of people after a prolonged immersion in violent situations. In 2001, a "Director's cut" DVD was released. It ranked #98 on... More

Initial release date:

  • Sep 7, 1984

Rating:

R (USA)

Runtime:

  • 1 h 39 min

Film

Directed by

Ethan Coen

Ethan Coen is a film director, producer, editor and screenwriter.

Joel Coen

Joel Coen is a film director, producer, actor, editor and screenwriter.

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Cinematography:

Release date(s):

Film release region Release Date Film release distribution medium
  • Sep 18, 2001
  • Sep 16, 2008
  • Jan 18, 1985
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Production design by:

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Music by:

Runtime:

Runtime Film cut
  • 1 h 39 min
  • 1 h 36 min
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Estimated budget:

Currency Amount
  • 1,500,000

Distributors:

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Awards

Independent Spirit Award for Best Director Winners

Appears in ranked lists:

List Rank Year Note
  • 98
  • 2001
  • 1,001
  • Apr 25, 2010
  • 6.5
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AFI's 100 Years... 100 Thrills of 2001

Independent Spirit Award for Best Cinematography Nominees

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