CrimeDramaThriller
Theatrical January 22, 1999
A Simple Plan poster

A Simple Plan (1999)

A Simple Plan is a book-based movie adapted from "A simple plan" by Scott Smith. This Crime/Drama film is a direct adaptation, and its release date is January 22, 1999.

The Source Material

A simple plan

by Scott Smith

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Overview

“Spectacular. . . . Ten shades blacker and several corpses grimmer than the novels of John Grisham. . . . Do yourself a favor. Read this book.” —Entertainment Weekly Two brothers and their friend stumble upon the wreckage of a plane–the pilot is dead and his…

About The Movie

Description

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.

Details

Title
A Simple Plan
Original Title
A Simple Plan
Original Language
EN
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
US Theatrical
January 22, 1999 · Rated R
US Limited Theatrical
December 11, 1998 · Rated R