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Hammerman Ikon Film Guide

A Simple Plan
1998
****
Director: Sam Raimi
Cast: Bill Paxton, Billy Bob Thornton, Bridget Fonda, Brent Briscoe, Gary Cole, Jack Walsh, Chelcie Ross, Becky Ann Baker

Three Minnesota men find a bag of drug money, and agree to sit on it to see if anyone comes looking for it. However, greed, impatience, and general lack of intelligence gradually brings out the worst in all of them. Sam Raimi's grim and gripping thriller gives strong Fargo vibes, not only due to its wintery setting but also because of its pessimistic view of humanity. Billy Bob Thornton stands out ins a strong cast. Scott Smith adapted his own novel.