Fargo
Director: Joel Coen. Cast: Frances McDormand, William H. Macy, Steve Buscemi, Harve Presnell, Peter Stormare, Kristin Rudrüd, John Carroll Lynch, Larry Brandenburg, Tony Denman, Steve Reevis, Steve Park, Larissa Kokernot, Melissa Peterman, Gary Houston. Screenplay: Joel and Ethan Coen


Not yet reviewed in full. Grade: A


Academy Award Nominations and Winners:
Best Picture
Best Director: Joel Coen
Best Actress: Frances McDormand
Best Supporting Actor: William H. Macy
Best Original Screenplay: Joel and Ethan Coen
Best Cinematography: Roger Deakins
Best Film Editing: "Roderick Jaynes"

Golden Globe Nominations:
Best Picture (Musical/Comedy)
Best Director: Joel Coen
Best Actress (Musical/Comedy): Frances McDormand
Best Screenplay: Joel and Ethan Coen

Other Awards:
Cannes Film Festival: Best Director
Screen Actors Guild Awards: Best Actress (McDormand)
Writers Guild of America: Best Original Screenplay
Independent Spirit Awards: Best Picture; Best Director; Best Actress (McDormand); Best Actor (Macy); Best Screenplay; Best Cinematography
New York Film Critics Circle: Best Picture
Los Angeles Film Critics Association: Best Screenplay
National Board of Review: Best Director; Best Actress (McDormand)
British Academy Awards (BAFTAs): Best Director
Satellite Awards: Best Picture, Drama; Best Director; Best Actress, Drama (McDormand)

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