Fargo (1996)

The Fake Phone Call

Jerry (William H. Macy) practices his “frantic” phone call to Wade after finding his wife kidnapped, and his house a mess.

Directed by Ethan Coen and Joel Coen.

Released in 1996 by MGM.

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  • character-type: Salesman
  • action: Prepare
  • editors-choice: Male Performances
  • primary-genre: Drama
  • primary-genre: Independent
  • secondary-genre: Drama
  • secondary-genre: Independent
  • secondary-genre: Crime Dramas
  • secondary-genre: Independent Dramas
  • mood: Funny
  • prop: Groceries
  • prop: Phone
  • prop: Shower Curtain
  • prop: Crowbar
  • setting: House
  • theme: Dishonesty
  • actor: William H. Macy
  • director: Ethan Coen
  • director: Joel Coen
  • producer: Ethan Coen
  • producer: Joel Coen
  • producer: Eric Fellner
  • producer: John Cameron
  • producer: Tim Bevan
  • cinematographer: Roger Deakins
  • composer: Carter Burwell
  • editor: Ethan Coen
  • editor: Joel Coen
  • costume-designer: Mary Zophres
  • production-designer: Rick Heinrichs
  • role-name: Jerome 'Jerry' Lundegaard
  • screenwriter: Ethan Coen
  • screenwriter: Joel Coen
  • year: 1996
  • studio: MGM