Set in 1929, a political boss and his advisor have a parting of the ways when they both fall for the same woman.
Writing
Dialogue so sharp it'll cut your tongue.
Cinematography
Barry Sonnenfeld's forest dreamscape is pure visual cocaine.
Acting
John Turturro begging in the woods—Oscar-worthy begging.
Director
Joel Coen
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Coens wrote the screenplay in eight weeks while blocked on Raising Arizona; they called it their 'hat movie' before having a plot.
Gabriel Byrne was so confused by Tom's motivations that he played every scene as if Tom were lying, which accidentally became the perfect choice.
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