Fargo - top film

[kahunabean]

In the top film 'Fargo' - which was based on a true story - what was the character played by William Macy trying to get money for ? It isn't explained in the film but in the events upon which the film is based he must have wanted the money for something....

[marky]

Fargo was not based on a true story, despite the fact that it is stated at the beginning of the film. The Coen brothers made that up

[boognish76]

I think he wanted the money for a business venture. At one point it seemed as though his father-in-law was going to buy into his venture, thus making the kidnapping unneccessary, but it turned out the FIL just wanted to buy the idea off Jerry, for a nominal fee, and make money himself off it!

[gazzawazza]

I thought he owed money out, did he have some gambling debts or something?

[kevinh]

Marky right, the Coen brothers just put that in to make it more intresting

[Artful]

Marky's right but that is beside the point. Why did he want the money, well boognish 76 says it all.