Movie

Blood Simple

Released: January 18, 1985 (1985)

Runtime: 97 minutes

Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

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.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

M. Emmet Walsh as Private Detective
Age at release: 49
Dan Hedaya as Julian Marty
Age at release: 44
John Getz as Ray
Age at release: 38
Samm-Art Williams as Meurice
Age at release: 38
Frances McDormand as Abby
Age at release: 27
Deborah Neumann as Debra
Age at release: Unknown
Raquel Gavia as Landlady
Age at release: Unknown
Van Brooks as Man from Lubbock
Age at release: Unknown
Señor Marco as Mr. Garcia
Age at release: Unknown
William Creamer as Old Cracker
Age at release: Unknown

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Holly Hunter as Helene Trend (voice) (uncredited)
Age at release: 26
Bob McAdams as Strip Bar Senator
Age at release: Unknown
Shannon Sedwick as Stripper
Age at release: Unknown
Nancy Finger as Girl on Overlook
Age at release: Unknown
William Preston Robertson as Radio Evangelist (voice)
Age at release: Unknown