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Primal Fear (1996)

Sooner or later, a man who wears two faces forgets which one is real.

  • Apr 3, 1996
  • 2h 10m
  • R

7.7/10

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4,249 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Primal Fear is a 1996 crime and drama film directed by Gregory Hoblit. Its leading cast includes Richard Gere, Laura Linney and Edward Norton. It runs for 2 hours 10 minutes.

Synopsis

Defense attorney Martin Vail takes on jobs for money and prestige rather than any sense of the greater good. His latest case involves an altar boy, accused of brutally murdering the archbishop of Chicago. Vail finds himself up against his ex-pupil and ex-lover, but as the case progresses and the Church's dark secrets are revealed, Vail finds that what appeared a simple case takes on a darker, more dangerous aspect.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
2 hours 10 minutes
Age rating (US)
R
Language
English
Audience signal
7.7/10 from 4,249 TMDB votes

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Cast

  • Richard Gere Martin Vail
  • Laura Linney Janet Venable
  • Edward Norton Aaron Stampler / Roy
  • John Mahoney Shaughnessy
  • Alfre Woodard Shoat
  • Frances McDormand Molly
  • Terry O'Quinn Yancy
  • Andre Braugher Goodman
  • Steven Bauer Pinero
  • Joe Spano Stenner
  • Tony Plana Martinez
  • Stanley Anderson Rushman
  • Maura Tierney Naomi
  • Jon Seda Alex
  • Reg Rogers Connerman
  • Kenneth Tigar Weil
  • Brian Reddy Woodside
  • Christopher Carroll M.C.

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