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Primal Fear

Primal Fear

Crime • R • 1996 • 2 hr 10 min
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7.7
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7.7

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.

Starring

Richard Gere, Laura Linney, Edward Norton, John Mahoney, Alfre Woodard

Directed By

Gregory Hoblit

Written By

Steve Shagan, Ann Biderman

Attributes

ComplexDarkWatch By Myself

Genre

CrimeDramaThrillerMystery

Release Date

April 3, 1996

User Reviews

Farhin
Farhin
This film was so good! I thought I knew it all and that i guessed the plot twist but Christ does that film end immaculately!!!
MS
MS
If you like lawyer movies, this is a good one. It’ll keep you glued to the end with a surprise twist!!!
Akane420
Akane420
Great performance by Edward Norton. A classic 90s courtroom drama with a restrained take on Church-related sexual abuse.
Muhammed Ibrahim
Muhammed Ibrahim
This film has one of the greatest plot twists in the history of cinema..
Raquel
Raquel
Thriller with a standout performance by Edward Norton. The suspenseful plot and twists make it a must-watch film that I thoroughly enjoyed.
Spell_Whomstve
Spell_Whomstve
This movie genuinely made me shiver. It’s a purely riveting courtroom drama with an ending no one could’ve predicted. It’s a masterpiece.
Rowan Warehall
Rowan Warehall
Great story with stand out performance by Edward Norton. Don’t read anything just go in blind
Sean Thurmond
Sean Thurmond
I knew exactly where it was going from almost the beginning, but boy was it a lot of fun getting there.
Rumplestiltskin
Rumplestiltskin
Fantastic acting from Edward Norton. Has aged well and the twists did get me on my first watch for sure!
Romain
Romain
Decent movie. Twist at the end caught me off guard. Edward Norton plays well, as does the remaining cast !!

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Ratings
116 (1%)
671 (8%)
4,350 (54%)
2,862 (36%)
7.7 – Based on 8k ratings
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Cast & Crew

Gregory Hoblit
Gregory
Hoblit
Richard Gere
Richard
Gere
Laura Linney
Laura
Linney
Edward Norton
Edward
Norton
John Mahoney
John
Mahoney
Alfre Woodard
Alfre
Woodard
Frances McDormand
Frances
McDormand
Terry O'Quinn
Terry
O'Quinn
Andre Braugher
Andre
Braugher
Steven Bauer
Steven
Bauer
Joe Spano
Joe
Spano
Steve Shagan
Steve
Shagan
Ann Biderman
Ann
Biderman

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