UW Cinematheque - Thank You, David Bordwell
Blood Simple| USA | 1984 | 35mm | 95 min. Director: Joel Coen
Event Details
Date
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Time
7 p.m.
Location
4070 Vilas Hall
Description
Cast: Frances McDormand, M. Emmet Walsh, Dan Hedaya
The feature debut for the writing-directing team of Joel and Ethan Coen is a drenched-in-sweat, swarming-with-shadows thriller set deep in the heart of Texas. When a sleazy bar owner (Hedaya) recruits a private detective (Walsh) to catch his young wife (McDormand) with her lover (John Getz), the stage is set for a series of violent double-crosses.
The feature debut for the writing-directing team of Joel and Ethan Coen is a drenched-in-sweat, swarming-with-shadows thriller set deep in the heart of Texas. When a sleazy bar owner (Hedaya) recruits a private detective (Walsh) to catch his young wife (McDormand) with her lover (John Getz), the stage is set for a series of violent double-crosses.
Cost
Free
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