Passion led to Adultery. Adultery led to Murder. It all seemed so simple...

Blood Simple

7.31985 · 1h 37m · EN

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The owner of a seedy small-town Texas bar discovers that one of his employees is having an affair with his wife. A chaotic chain of misunderstandings, lies and mischief ensues after he devises a plot to have them murdered.

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John Getz

Ray

Frances McDormand

Abby

Dan Hedaya

Julian Marty

Samm-Art Williams

Meurice

M. Emmet Walsh

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Deborah Neumann

Debra

Raquel Gavia

Landlady

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