Fargo (2003): Cast
Fargo is a 2003 crime drama directed by Kathy Bates, starring Edie Falco as Marge Gunderson and Matt Malloy. It runs 1 hour.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h (60 min)
- Director
- Kathy Bates
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Fargo About?
The premise of Fargo without spoilers.
Marge Gunderson, a pregnant police chief in Brainerd, Minnesota, leads the investigation into the killing of a local pharmacist who is shot in a snowy parking lot while a stranger helps jump his car battery. Meanwhile, an elderly ice‑fisherman dies of exposure in his shack, prompting his son to steal the corpse. The story unfolds amid relentless winter snowfall, blending dark humor with stark violence.
Fargo Themes & Keywords
· 25 tags- rural setting
- tv series pilot
- ice fishing hut
- police chief
- trading post
- pharmacist
- dies of exposure
- pregnancy
- old man
- ice fishing
- snow
- female police chief
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- ice fishing shack
- winter
- stranger
- brainerd minnesota
- jumping a battery
- police officer
- beautician
- parking lot
- stolen body
- murder
- murder investigation
- minnesota
- death of father
Fargo Cast & Characters
Edie Falco leads the cast as Marge Gunderson, with Matt Malloy as Norm Gunderson. Directed by Kathy Bates.
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Director Kathy Bates
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Edie Falco as Marge Gunderson -
Matt Malloy as Norm Gunderson
More from Kathy Bates
One more film directed by Kathy Bates: Dash and Lilly.
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Fargo FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Fargo, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Fargo?
Fargo runs 1 hour (60 minutes).
When was Fargo released?
Fargo was released on September 2, 2003.
Who directed Fargo?
Fargo was directed by Kathy Bates.
More films by Kathy Bates Who is in the cast of Fargo?
Fargo stars Edie Falco as Marge Gunderson and Matt Malloy as Norm Gunderson.
Does Fargo have a post-credit scene?
No. Fargo has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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