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Raising Arizona

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Raising Arizona is a 1987 film directed by Joel and Ethan Coen, starring Nicolas Cage and Holly Hunter as an ex-convict and former police officer attempting to adopt a child. The ensemble cast includes William Forsythe, John Goodman, and Frances McDormand in this crime comedy. It features storylines involving multiple prospective parents seeking a child.

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Who are the main actors in Raising Arizona?

The 1987 Coen brothers film stars Nicolas Cage as ex-convict H.I. McDunnough and Holly Hunter as Edwina, a former police officer. The supporting cast also features John Goodman, William Forsythe, and Frances McDormand.

What is the main plot of Raising Arizona?

Because they cannot conceive a child, H.I. and Edwina decide to kidnap a baby from a set of quintuplets fathered by a wealthy furniture magnate. Their attempt to start a family is quickly complicated by H.I.'s escaped prison buddies and a relentless bounty hunter.

Who directed Raising Arizona?

The movie was directed by Joel and Ethan Coen, marking their second major feature film. It was released in 1987, following their 1984 crime thriller debut, Blood Simple.

What genre is Raising Arizona?

Raising Arizona is widely considered a quintessential crime comedy. It blends elements of slapstick humor, high-speed chases, and eccentric characters into a distinctly surreal cinematic experience.

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