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James Fargo (born August 14, 1938) is an American film director. He directed numerous films from 1976 to 1998. After serving as assistant director to Steven Spielberg on Duel and on many films starring Clint Eastwood, he was then given the chance to direct the third Dirty Harry film, The Enforcer, in 1976.
The fifth season of Fargo, an American anthology dark comedy–crime drama television series created by Noah Hawley, premiered on November 21, 2023, on FX. It consists of 10 episodes. [1] Originally, the season was scheduled to premiere in September 2023, but was delayed due to the 2023 Hollywood labor disputes .
James Fargo was born on 14 August 1938 in Republic, Washington, USA. He is a director and assistant director, known for Jaws (1975), The Enforcer (1976) and Every Which Way But Loose (1978).
- James Fargo
- August 14, 1938
James Fargo is known for directing Dirty Harry, The Outlaw Josey Wales, and Every Which Way But Loose. He also worked as assistant director on many Clint Eastwood films and directed some TV shows.
- Series Overview
- Cast and Characters
- Production
- "This Is A True Story"
- Release
- Reception
Season 1
In 2006, Lorne Malvo (Billy Bob Thornton) passes through Bemidji, Minnesota, and influences the community – including put-upon insurance salesman Lester Nygaard (Martin Freeman) – with his malice, violence, and deception. Meanwhile, Deputy Molly Solverson (Allison Tolman) and Duluth police officer Gus Grimly (Colin Hanks) team up to solve a series of murders they believe may be linked to Malvo and Nygaard.
Season 2
In 1979, beautician Peggy Blumquist (Kirsten Dunst) and her husband, butcher Ed Blumquist (Jesse Plemons), cover up her hit-and-run of a member of the Gerhardt crime family based out of Fargo, North Dakota, led by matriarch Floyd Gerhardt (Jean Smart). Minnesota State Trooper Lou Solverson (Patrick Wilson) and his father-in-law, Rock County Sheriff Hank Larsson (Ted Danson), become entangled with the Blumquists, the Gerhardts, and the Kansas City mafia when they investigate a triple homicide...
Season 3
In 2010, St. Cloud probation officer Ray Stussy (Ewan McGregor) and his parolee girlfriend Nikki Swango (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) dream of a better, wealthier life. To achieve this, they attempt to steal a valuable vintage stamp from Ray's more successful older brother, Emmit (also played by McGregor), the self-proclaimed "Parking Lot King of Minnesota". However, their plans backfire, and the couple soon have to hide their involvement in two deaths, including the stepfather of former Eden Val...
Season 1 cast
1. Billy Bob Thornton as Lorne Malvo 2. Allison Tolman as Deputy Molly Solverson 3. Colin Hanks as Officer Gus Grimly 4. Martin Freeman as Lester Nygaard
Season 2 cast
1. Kirsten Dunst as Peggy Blumquist 2. Patrick Wilson as State Trooper Lou Solverson 3. Jesse Plemons as Ed Blumquist 4. Jean Smart as Floyd Gerhardt 5. Ted Dansonas Sheriff Hank Larsson
Season 3 cast
1. Ewan McGregor as Emmit and Ray Stussy 2. Carrie Coon as Gloria Burgle 3. Mary Elizabeth Winsteadas Nikki Swango 4. Goran Bogdanas Yuri Gurka 5. David Thewlis as V. M. Varga
In 1997, a pilot was filmed for an intended television series based on the film. Set in Brainerd shortly after the events of the film, it starred Edie Falco as Marge Gunderson and Bruce Bohne reprising his role as Officer Lou. It was directed by Kathy Bates and featured no involvement from the Coen brothers. The episode aired in 2003, during Trio's...
As with the original film, each episode begins with the superimposed text: As with the film, this claim is untrue. Showrunner Noah Hawley continued to use the Coens' device, saying it allowed him to "tell a story in a new way".Hawley has played with the realism of the story further; responding to queries about Charlie Gerhardt, a character from sea...
On April 15, 2014, the series made its debut on FX and FXX in Canada; the remaining episodes were shown on FXX. The next day, it premiered in the UK on Channel 4. On May 1, 2014, it premiered on SBS One in Australia, and on SoHoin New Zealand. Netflixstreamed seasons 1–3 in 20 regions between 2015 and 2022.
Critical response
The first season received a weighted average score of 85 out of 100 on Metacritic, from 40 reviews. The review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes reported that 97% of 140 critics gave the season a positive review, with an average rating of 8.45/10. The website consensus reads: "Based on the film of the same name in atmosphere, style, and location only, Fargo presents more quirky characters and a new storyline that is expertly executed with dark humor and odd twists." IGN reviewer Roth Cornet...
Accolades
Fargo has won 51 of its 226 award nominations. The first season garnered 8 Primetime Emmy Award nominations, with the show itself winning the Outstanding Miniseries and director Colin Bucksey winning the Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special. It received an additional 10 Creative Arts Emmy Award nominations, winning for Outstanding Casting for a Miniseries, Movie, or Special. It has received eight Golden Globe Award nominations, with the show winning for Best Min...
James Fargo is an American film director. He directed numerous films from 1976 to 1998. After serving as assistant director on many films starring Clint Eastwood, he was then given the chance to direct the third Dirty Harry film, The Enforcer, in 1976.
Dec 22, 1976 · The Enforcer: Directed by James Fargo. With Clint Eastwood, Tyne Daly, Harry Guardino, Bradford Dillman. Inspector "Dirty" Harry Callahan reluctantly teams up with rookie Inspector Kate Moore to foil a terrorist organization made up of disgruntled Vietnam veterans.
