A Simple Plan (Original title)
Dates: 1998 (Copyright), 21 May 1999 (Release)Countries: USA, United Kingdom, Japan, Germany, FranceDirector: Sam Raimi
Synopsis: Three friends go to great lengths to protect a cache of stolen loot they have accidentally found.
Genres: Crime, Thriller
Title: In conversation with Sam RaimiAuthor: HEWITT, Chris Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profile and interview with cult horror filmmaker Sam Raimi. In particular discusses DRAG ME TO HELL and SPIDER-MAN, the films he's turned down directing, and The EVIL DEAD films. Plus 'The top 5 Sam Raimi moments'.
In: Empire n213 March 2007 Pages: 117-122
Title: In conversation with Billy Bob ThorntonAuthor: BRAUND, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Billy Bob Thornton discusses his life, career, and the publi c perception of him. Includes a listing a brief critique of his five best film performances.
In: Post Script v24 n1 Autumn 2004 Pages: 62-70
Title: Ambition And Ideology: Intertextual Clues To 'A Simple...Author: HILL, Jane Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...Plan's' View Of The American Dream". An examination of the different and diverse textual influences on Sam Raimi's A SIMPLE PLAN.
In: Sight and Sound v10 n1 January 2000 Page: 64
Title: Video reviews: rentalAuthor: LEIGH, Danny Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v10 n6 June 2000 Page: 62
Title: Video reviews: retailAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Note of video release.
In: Metro n121/122 2000 Pages: 134-137
Title: Something rotten in the state of Minnesota: or, the...Author: GOLDSMITH, Ben Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the dark side of the American dream as seen in A SIMPLE PLAN. Article title ends "...morality of backwoodsmen: A Simple Plan".
In: Empire n128 February 2000 Page: 109
Title: Videos to rentAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Creative Screenwriting v6 n1 Jan/Feb 1999 Page: 12
Title: Script comments: nothing's simple: an interview with...Author: GENNUSA, Chris R. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Scott Smith talks about his screenplay for A SIMPLE PLAN.
In: Empire n116 February 1999 Page: 104
Title: Preview of the year 1999Author: WESTBROOK, Caroline Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief description as part of a preview of films of 1999.
In: Film Review June 1999 Pages: 60-62
Title: Million dollar billsAuthor: BRETT, Anwar Article type: Prod. ReportLanguage: English
In: Total Film n29 June 1999 Page: 100
Title: New filmsAuthor: MUELLER, Matt Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Radio Times v301 n3928 29 May 1999 Page: 63
Title: [Radio Times - v301 n3928 29 May 1999: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief review.
In: Preview n38 Mar/Apr 1999 Pages: 34-37
Title: Take the money and...?Author: FORD, Peter Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Includes interviews with Billy Bob Thornton, Bill Paxton and Bridget Fonda
In: Empire n117 March 1999 Page: 15
Title: New filmsAuthor: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n117 March 1999 Pages: 84-89
Title: Best laid plansAuthor: MCCABE, Bob Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the problems getting A SIMPLE PLAN to the screen, including interviews with Billy Bob Thornton, Bridget Fonda, Bill Paxton and Sam Raimi.
In: Film Score Monthly v4 n5 June 1999 Page: 43
Title: Not as simple as it may seemAuthor: KAPLAN, Jon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Review of soundtrack release of A SIMPLE PLAN, music composed by Danny Elfman.
In: Télérama n2567 24 Mar 1999 Page: 34
Title: Un plan simpleAuthor: GUICHARD, Louis Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: TV Guide v47 n26 26 Jun 1999 Page: 48
Title: On video: Nothing's ever simpleAuthor: GILLESPIE, Eleanor Ringel Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Video review.
In: Music from the Movies n23 Spring 1999 Page: 19
Title: Film music reviewAuthor: CARLSSON, Mikael Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Soundtrack reviews for A CIVIL ACTION and A SIMPLE PLAN scored by Danny Elfman.
In: Skrien n231 March 1999 Pages: 63-64
Title: Onuitkoombare dromenAuthor: UFFELEN, René van Article type: ReviewLanguage: Dutch
In: Sight and Sound v9 n6 June 1999 Pages: 32-33
Title: ReviewsAuthor: KEMP, Philip Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v9 n6 June 1999 Page: 52
Title: ReviewsArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Review March 1999 Page: 25
Title: A simple planAuthor: CARO, Jason Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Total Film n27 April 1999 Page: 22
Title: TrailersAuthor: BIRD, Charlie Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v12 n5 January 1999 Page: 24
Title: A simple planAuthor: KENNY, Glenn Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Short review.
In: Premiere v12 n5 January 1999 Page: 36
Title: A simple planAuthor: LYNCH, Kevin Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: On Bill Paxton's wound, caused by attacking ravens.
In: Cineforum n385 June 1999 Pages: 12-14
Title: Bieco vivere dopo la strageAuthor: MANCINO, Anton Giulio Article type: CreditsLanguage: Italian
In: Premiere v11 n4 December 1998 Page: 81
Title: A simple planAuthor: SMITH, Sean M. Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Sam Raimi talks about working on the film.
In: Entertainment Weekly n462 11 Dec 1998 Pages: 46-48
Title: Lyin' in winterAuthor: GLEIBERMAN, Owen Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: American Cinematographer v79 n12 December 1998 Pages: 40-42,44,46-48,50,52
Title: The Root of all evilAuthor: HOLBEN, Jay Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On cinematographer Alar Kivilo's austere style used in A SIMPLE PLAN. Includes a stage plot for the lighting.
In: Film Comment v34 n6 Nov/Dec 1998 Pages: 78-79
Title: A simple planAuthor: CHUTE, David Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Variety 21 Sep 1998 Page: 106
Title: FILM REVIEWSAuthor: LOVELL, Glenn Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1180 16 Oct 1998 Page: 19
Title: A Simple PlanAuthor: CUTHBERT, Pamela Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v351 n12 10 Feb 1998 Page: 25,26
Title: Films in productionAuthor: FUSON, Brian Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: 1998 credits
In: Screen International n992 27 Jan 1995 Page: 9
Title: Production lineArticle type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
Description: John Dahl to direct and Nicolas Cage in talks to star.
In: Empire n62 August 1994 Page: 15
Title: Front desk in productionArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Ben Stiller has been chosen by Mike Nichols to direct an adaptation of Scott Smith's bestselling novel "A Simple Plan".
Author: MUIR, John Kenneth Pages: ix.342p.
Title: philosophy of neo-noir
Author: CONARD, Mark T. Pages: vii, 213 p.
Dates: 1998 (Copyright), 21 May 1999 (Release)Countries: USA, United Kingdom, Japan, Germany, FranceDirector: Sam Raimi
Synopsis: Three friends go to great lengths to protect a cache of stolen loot they have accidentally found.
Genres: Crime, Thriller
Credits
(129)
[Original director]: Ben Stiller, [Original Director]: John Dahl, Production Company: Paramount Pictures Corporation, Production Company: Mutual Film Company, In association with: Savoy Pictures Entertainment, Production Company: BBC, Production Company: Marubeni Corporation, Production Company: Toho-Towa, Production Company: Tele-München, Production Company: U.G.C., Executive Producer: Gary Levinsohn, Executive Producer: Mark Gordon, Producer: James Jacks, Producer: Adam Schroeder, Co-producer: Michael Polaire, Unit Production Manager: Joe Dishner, Production Supervisor (2nd Unit): Julie Hartley, Production Co-ordinator: Janice F. Sperling, Location Manager: Bob Medcraft, Location Manager (Ashland): Anne Healy, Post-production Supervisor: George Hernandez, 2nd Unit Director: Doug Lefler, Assistant Director (1st): Newt Arnold, Assistant Director (2nd): Robin Oliver, Assistant Director (2nd 2nd): Dave Halls, Assistant Director (2nd Unit 1st): George Fortmuller, Script Supervisor: Susana Preston, Script Supervisor (2nd Unit): Linda Kuusisto, Casting: Ilene Starger, Casting (Voice): Barbara Harris, Casting (Minnesota): Lynn Blumenthal, Casting (Associate): Kim Miscia, Screenplay based on his own novel: Scott B. Smith, Director of Photography: Alar Kivilo, 2nd Unit Director of Photography: Paul Ryan, Camera Operator: Monty Rowan, Camera Operator (B): Greg Bubb, Camera Operator (2nd Unit B): George Kohut, Digital Effects: Rainmaker Digital Imaging, Snow Effects (Supervisor): Dieter Sturm, Snow Effects (Foreperson): Yvonne Sturm, Snow Effects (Crew): Kenny Coulman, Snow Effects (Crew): Nicholas Aune, Snow Effects (Crew): Bryan Relyea, Snow Effects (Crew): Allan Martin, Snow Effects (Crew): Aron Peterson, Snow Effects (Crew): Don Beaulieu, Snow Effects (Crew): Jason Michael Pinski, Matt Eder, Special Effects (Supervisor): John D. Milinac, Special Effects (Foreperson): Rod Kiser, Special Effects (Technician): Paul Murphy, Editor: Arthur Coburn, Editor: Eric L. Beason, Production Designer: Patrizia von Brandenstein, Art Director: James F. Truesdale, Set Designer: Rando Schmook, Set Decorator: Hilton Rosemarin, Visual Storyboard Supervisor: Dave Stephan, Storyboard Artist: Eric Ramsey, Costume Designer: Julie Weiss, Costume Supervisor: Hope Slepak, 2nd Unit Hair/Make-up: Sherry Heart, Supervising Make-up Artist: Janeen Schreyer, Make-up Artist: Lynne Eagan, Special Make-up Effects: KNB EFX Group Inc, KNBEFX (Special Make-up Effs Technician): Garrett Immel, KNBEFX (Special Make-up Effs Technician): Wayne Toth, KNBEFX (Special Make-up Effs Technician): Dave Wogh, KNBEFX (Special Make-up Effs Technician): Karen Keener, KNBEFX (Special Make-up Effs Technician): Theodore Haines, KNBEFX (Special Make-up Effs Technician): Jake Mckinnon, Ron Pipes, KNBEFX (Co-ordinator): Kamar Bitar, Additional Special Effects Make-up: Chris Ballas, Puppeteer: Jake Mckinnon, Puppeteer: Mike Deak, Puppeteer: Robert Louis Kurtzman, Supervising Hairstylist: Kim Santantonio, Titles: Cinema Research Corporation, Opticals: Pacific Title, Music: Danny Elfman, Midi Programming: Marc Mann, Orchestra Conductor: Artie Kane, Orchestrations: Steve Bartek, Orchestrations: Edgardo Simone, Music Editor: Ellen Segal, Score Recorder/Mixer: Shawn Murphy, Sound Mixer: Ed Novick, Re-recording Mixer: Melissa S. Hofmann, Brad Sherman, Mixing Recordist: Drew Webster, Supervising Sound Editor: Michael Wilhoit, Sound Editor: Alan Rankin, Sound Editor: Dino Dimuro, Sound Editor: Scott Sanders, Sound Editor: Kelly L. Oxford, Dialogue Editor: Laura R. Harris, Dialogue Editor: Frederick H. Stahly, Dialogue Editor: Kimaree Long, ADR (Group): Matt Adler, ADR (Group): Judi Durand, ADR (Group): Peggy Flood, ADR (Group): Barbara Iley, ADR (Group): David Randolph, ADR (Group): Judi Beecher, ADR (Group): Greg Finley, ADR (Group): Joe Hacket, Bob Neill, ADR Recordist: Dana Porter, ADR Mixer: Ron Bedrosian, ADR Editor: Scott Wolf, Foley Artist: Jeff Wilhoit, Foley Artist: Jim Moriana, Foley Recordist: Julie C. Lucas, Foley Mixer: David Alstadter, Foley Editor: Craig S. Jaeger, Foley Editor: Gary Mundheim, Stunt Co-ordinator: Chris Doyle, Stunts: Eric D. Howell, Stunts: James Fierro, Stunts: Spice Williams, Stunts: Greg Walker, Technical Adviser: Dennis Compton, Animals Provided: Birds and Animals Unlimited, Animal Trainer: Cheryl Harris, Animal Trainer: Jim Warren, Animal Trainer: Dawn Barkan
Cast
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Bill Paxton (Hank Mitchell), Billy Bob Thornton (Jacob Mitchell), Bridget Fonda (Sarah Mitchell), Gary Cole (Vernon, 'Agent Neil Baxter'), Brent Briscoe (Lou), Becky Ann Baker (Nancy), Chelcie Ross (Carl), Jack Walsh (Tom Butler), Bob Davis (FBI Agent Renkins), Peter Syvertsen (FBI Agent Freemont), Tom Carey (Dwight Stephanson), John Paxton (Mr Schmitt), Marie Mathay (news reporter), Paul Magers (anchorman), Joan Steffand (anchorwoman), Jill Sayre (hospital nurse), Wayne A. Evenson (bartender), Timothy Storms (drinker), Terry Hempleman (dead pilot), Jay Gjernes (bearded man), Grant Curtis, Soloman Abrams, Nina Kaczorowski (bar patron), Thomas Boedy (priest), Mary Woolever (Linda), Rhiannon R. Savers (girl on sled), Christopher Gallus (boy on sled), Eric Cegon (Tommy), Robert Martin Halverson (detective), Katie Kelly (female detective)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(36)
In: Empire n239 May 2009 Pages: 111-116Title: In conversation with Sam RaimiAuthor: HEWITT, Chris Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profile and interview with cult horror filmmaker Sam Raimi. In particular discusses DRAG ME TO HELL and SPIDER-MAN, the films he's turned down directing, and The EVIL DEAD films. Plus 'The top 5 Sam Raimi moments'.
In: Empire n213 March 2007 Pages: 117-122
Title: In conversation with Billy Bob ThorntonAuthor: BRAUND, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Billy Bob Thornton discusses his life, career, and the publi c perception of him. Includes a listing a brief critique of his five best film performances.
In: Post Script v24 n1 Autumn 2004 Pages: 62-70
Title: Ambition And Ideology: Intertextual Clues To 'A Simple...Author: HILL, Jane Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...Plan's' View Of The American Dream". An examination of the different and diverse textual influences on Sam Raimi's A SIMPLE PLAN.
In: Sight and Sound v10 n1 January 2000 Page: 64
Title: Video reviews: rentalAuthor: LEIGH, Danny Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v10 n6 June 2000 Page: 62
Title: Video reviews: retailAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Note of video release.
In: Metro n121/122 2000 Pages: 134-137
Title: Something rotten in the state of Minnesota: or, the...Author: GOLDSMITH, Ben Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the dark side of the American dream as seen in A SIMPLE PLAN. Article title ends "...morality of backwoodsmen: A Simple Plan".
In: Empire n128 February 2000 Page: 109
Title: Videos to rentAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Creative Screenwriting v6 n1 Jan/Feb 1999 Page: 12
Title: Script comments: nothing's simple: an interview with...Author: GENNUSA, Chris R. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Scott Smith talks about his screenplay for A SIMPLE PLAN.
In: Empire n116 February 1999 Page: 104
Title: Preview of the year 1999Author: WESTBROOK, Caroline Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief description as part of a preview of films of 1999.
In: Film Review June 1999 Pages: 60-62
Title: Million dollar billsAuthor: BRETT, Anwar Article type: Prod. ReportLanguage: English
In: Total Film n29 June 1999 Page: 100
Title: New filmsAuthor: MUELLER, Matt Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Radio Times v301 n3928 29 May 1999 Page: 63
Title: [Radio Times - v301 n3928 29 May 1999: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief review.
In: Preview n38 Mar/Apr 1999 Pages: 34-37
Title: Take the money and...?Author: FORD, Peter Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Includes interviews with Billy Bob Thornton, Bill Paxton and Bridget Fonda
In: Empire n117 March 1999 Page: 15
Title: New filmsAuthor: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n117 March 1999 Pages: 84-89
Title: Best laid plansAuthor: MCCABE, Bob Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the problems getting A SIMPLE PLAN to the screen, including interviews with Billy Bob Thornton, Bridget Fonda, Bill Paxton and Sam Raimi.
In: Film Score Monthly v4 n5 June 1999 Page: 43
Title: Not as simple as it may seemAuthor: KAPLAN, Jon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Review of soundtrack release of A SIMPLE PLAN, music composed by Danny Elfman.
In: Télérama n2567 24 Mar 1999 Page: 34
Title: Un plan simpleAuthor: GUICHARD, Louis Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: TV Guide v47 n26 26 Jun 1999 Page: 48
Title: On video: Nothing's ever simpleAuthor: GILLESPIE, Eleanor Ringel Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Video review.
In: Music from the Movies n23 Spring 1999 Page: 19
Title: Film music reviewAuthor: CARLSSON, Mikael Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Soundtrack reviews for A CIVIL ACTION and A SIMPLE PLAN scored by Danny Elfman.
In: Skrien n231 March 1999 Pages: 63-64
Title: Onuitkoombare dromenAuthor: UFFELEN, René van Article type: ReviewLanguage: Dutch
In: Sight and Sound v9 n6 June 1999 Pages: 32-33
Title: ReviewsAuthor: KEMP, Philip Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v9 n6 June 1999 Page: 52
Title: ReviewsArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Review March 1999 Page: 25
Title: A simple planAuthor: CARO, Jason Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Total Film n27 April 1999 Page: 22
Title: TrailersAuthor: BIRD, Charlie Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v12 n5 January 1999 Page: 24
Title: A simple planAuthor: KENNY, Glenn Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Short review.
In: Premiere v12 n5 January 1999 Page: 36
Title: A simple planAuthor: LYNCH, Kevin Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: On Bill Paxton's wound, caused by attacking ravens.
In: Cineforum n385 June 1999 Pages: 12-14
Title: Bieco vivere dopo la strageAuthor: MANCINO, Anton Giulio Article type: CreditsLanguage: Italian
In: Premiere v11 n4 December 1998 Page: 81
Title: A simple planAuthor: SMITH, Sean M. Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Sam Raimi talks about working on the film.
In: Entertainment Weekly n462 11 Dec 1998 Pages: 46-48
Title: Lyin' in winterAuthor: GLEIBERMAN, Owen Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: American Cinematographer v79 n12 December 1998 Pages: 40-42,44,46-48,50,52
Title: The Root of all evilAuthor: HOLBEN, Jay Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On cinematographer Alar Kivilo's austere style used in A SIMPLE PLAN. Includes a stage plot for the lighting.
In: Film Comment v34 n6 Nov/Dec 1998 Pages: 78-79
Title: A simple planAuthor: CHUTE, David Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Variety 21 Sep 1998 Page: 106
Title: FILM REVIEWSAuthor: LOVELL, Glenn Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1180 16 Oct 1998 Page: 19
Title: A Simple PlanAuthor: CUTHBERT, Pamela Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v351 n12 10 Feb 1998 Page: 25,26
Title: Films in productionAuthor: FUSON, Brian Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: 1998 credits
In: Screen International n992 27 Jan 1995 Page: 9
Title: Production lineArticle type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
Description: John Dahl to direct and Nicolas Cage in talks to star.
In: Empire n62 August 1994 Page: 15
Title: Front desk in productionArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Ben Stiller has been chosen by Mike Nichols to direct an adaptation of Scott Smith's bestselling novel "A Simple Plan".
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(2)
Title: unseen force: the films of Sam RaimiAuthor: MUIR, John Kenneth Pages: ix.342p.
Title: philosophy of neo-noir
Author: CONARD, Mark T. Pages: vii, 213 p.