The Shadow's Edge
2025 · Action · Crime
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Film / 1998
A Simple Plan
Directed by
Sam Raimi
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.
The story
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.
Cast
Billy Bob ThorntonJacob Mitchell
Bill PaxtonHank Mitchell
Bridget FondaSarah Mitchell
Brent BriscoeLou Chambers
Jack WalshTom Butler
Chelcie RossCarl Jenkins
Becky Ann BakerNancy Chambers
Gary ColeBaxter
Bob DavisFBI Agent Renkins
Peter SyvertsenFBI Agent Freemont
Tom CareyDwight Stephanson
John PaxtonMr. Schmitt
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Marie MathayNews Reporter
Paul MagersAnchorman
Joan SteffendAnchorwoman
Jill SayreHospital Nurse
Wayne A. EvensonBartender
Tim StormsDrinker
Terry HemplemanDead Pilot
Jay GjernesBearded Man
Grant CurtisBar Patron
Solomon AbramsBar Patron
Nina KaczorowskiBar Patron
Thomas BoedyPriest
Mary WooleverLinda
Rhiannon R. SauersGirl on Sled
Christopher GallusBoy on Sled
Eric CegonTommy
Robert Martin HalversonDetective
Roger WattonBarber
Frank BeardFuneral Party Member (uncredited)
Steven GilmerFuneral Director (uncredited)
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