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Primal Fear

R19962h 10mGregory Hoblit
IMDb 7.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 77% · Metacritic 47
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"Sooner or later, a man who wears two faces forgets which one is real."

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.

CrimeDramaThriller
Chicago, IllinoisDeath PenaltyChild AbuseCorruptionBased On Novel Or BookCourt CaseCourtPsychopathBishopManipulation

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What is Primal Fear (1996) about?

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,…

Who stars in Primal Fear?

Primal Fear stars Richard Gere (Martin Vail), Laura Linney (Janet Venable), Edward Norton (Aaron / Roy Stampler), John Mahoney (Shaughnessy), Alfre Woodard (Shoat). The film was directed by Gregory Hoblit.

How long is Primal Fear?

Primal Fear has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1996. It is rated R.

Is Primal Fear worth watching?

Primal Fear holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 77. Fans of Crime, Drama, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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