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Feature film — 1998

A Simple Plan (1998)

7.22h 1mCrime — Drama — Thriller

Captivated by the lure of sudden wealth, the quiet rural lives of two brothers erupt into conflicts of greed, paranoia and distrust when over $4 million in cash is discovered at the remote site of a downed small airplane. Their simple plan to retain the money while avoiding detection opens a Pandora's box when the fear of getting caught triggers panicked behavior and leads to virulent consequences.

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A high-signal pick with 1,161 votes.

Paramount Pictures / Mutual Film Company / Savoy Pictures / BBC / Marubeni / Tele München / TOHO-TOWA / UGC PH / Newmarket Capital Group

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Director: Sam Raimi

On screen

Cast & crew

Billy Bob Thornton as Jacob Mitchell

Billy Bob Thornton

Jacob Mitchell

Bill Paxton as Hank Mitchell

Bill Paxton

Hank Mitchell

Bridget Fonda as Sarah Mitchell

Bridget Fonda

Sarah Mitchell

Brent Briscoe as Lou Chambers

Brent Briscoe

Lou Chambers

Jack Walsh as Tom Butler

Jack Walsh

Tom Butler

Chelcie Ross as Carl Jenkins

Chelcie Ross

Carl Jenkins

Becky Ann Baker as Nancy Chambers

Becky Ann Baker

Nancy Chambers

Gary Cole as Baxter

Gary Cole

Baxter

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Bob Davis

FBI Agent Renkins

Peter Syvertsen as FBI Agent Freemont

Peter Syvertsen

FBI Agent Freemont

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Tom Carey

Dwight Stephanson

John Paxton as Mr. Schmitt

John Paxton

Mr. Schmitt

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