Blood Simple

Blood Simple. is a 1985 neo-noir crime film. It was the directorial debut of Joel and Ethan Coen, and the first major film of cinematographer Barry Sonnenfeld, who later became a noted director. The film's title derives from Dashiell Hammett's novel Red Harvest, in which "blood simple" is a term coined to describe the addled, fearful mindset people are in after a prolonged immersion in violent situations. In 2001, a "director's cut" DVD was relea... more

Initial release date:

  • Jan 18, 1985

Runtime:

  • 1 h 39 min

Estimated budget:

  • 1,500,000 (US$)

Film

Directed by

Ethan Coen

Ethan Coen is a film director and film writer.

Joel Coen

Joel Coen is a film director and film writer.

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Runtime:

  • 1 h 39 min

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Estimated budget:

Currency Amount
  • 1,500,000

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