<P> Development of the film began in 1993 before the novel was published . Mike Nichols purchased the film rights , and the project was picked up by Savoy Pictures . After Nichols stepped down , the film adaptation became mired in development hell ; during the troubled pre-production , Ben Stiller and John Dahl turned down opportunities to direct the film . After Savoy closed in November 1995 , the project was sold to Paramount Pictures , and financed by Mutual Film Company , which provided a budget of $17 million . John Boorman was hired to direct , but scheduling conflicts led to his replacement by Raimi . Principal photography began in January 1998 and concluded in March after 55 days ; filming took place in Wisconsin and Minnesota . The score was produced and composed by Danny Elfman . </P>
<P> Development of the film began in 1993 before the novel was published . Mike Nichols purchased the film rights , and the project was picked up by Savoy Pictures . After Nichols stepped down , the film adaptation became mired in development hell ; during the troubled pre-production , Ben Stiller and John Dahl turned down opportunities to direct the film . After Savoy closed in November 1995 , the project was sold to Paramount Pictures , and financed by Mutual Film Company , which provided a budget of $17 million . John Boorman was hired to direct , but scheduling conflicts led to his replacement by Raimi . Principal photography began in January 1998 and concluded in March after 55 days ; filming took place in Wisconsin and Minnesota . The score was produced and composed by Danny Elfman . </P>
where was the movie a simple plan filmed
where was the movie a simple plan filmed
Wisconsin Minnesota
Wisconsin Minnesota