Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role 1997
Frances McDormand Fargo 1997
SEX WORKER ROLE
June in Palookaville 1995
Character Is A Prostitute
Frances McDormand in Palookaville 1995
“Palookaville” is a crime comedy about three losers and the relationships they have with their dysfunctional families throughout the course of the movie. These three men have never matured in any way. As a result, they believe that they have no future. With nothing to lose, they decide to seek a career in criminal activity. This decision ultimately leads to a disastrous outcome. For her part, Frances has a cameo role of a hooker, a minor character part, but a very memorable role. There is an old proverb that is commonly used in the acting industry. There are no tiny roles; rather, there are only small players.
Variety would write of this film from 1995:
“Palookaville” patiently draws the viewer into its lower-class Jersey perspective, where human goodness surprisingly holds its own with cynical wisecracks and grand larceny.
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