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A Simple Plan

Movie·1998·Crime, Drama, Thriller·2h 1m·7.2 (1,084)·Directed by Sam Raimi

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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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Billy Bob ThorntonBilly Bob ThorntonJacob MitchellBill PaxtonBill PaxtonHank MitchellBridget FondaBridget FondaSarah MitchellBrent BriscoeBrent BriscoeLou ChambersJack WalshJack WalshTom ButlerChelcie RossChelcie RossCarl JenkinsBecky Ann BakerBecky Ann BakerNancy ChambersGary ColeGary ColeBaxter

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