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Primal Fear

1996 · 2h 10m · R

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94%141 of 150 people rate it well

  • Personal top35
  • Loved it71
  • Liked it35
  • Mixed feelings6
  • Didn’t like it1
  • Hated it2

153 people watched this movie, 35 have it in their top picks, 58 saved it. Ray has recommended it at least 42 times.

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  • TMDB7.7/104,269 votes

What is it about? Primal Fear

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.

Genres: crime, drama, thriller. Themes: chicago, illinois, death penalty, child abuse, corruption, court case, court.

Cast and crew Primal Fear

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Full cast and crew48 cast members, 56 crew

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Trailer Primal Fear

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Details Primal Fear

Poster: Primal Fear
Premiere
April 1, 1996, United States
First theatrical release
April 3, 1996
Release in the US
April 3, 1996
Country
United States
Original language
English
Rating
R
Studios
Paramount Pictures, Rysher Entertainment

Numbers and release

Budget
$30M
Worldwide gross
$102.6M

Frequently asked questions

How long is Primal Fear?

2h 10m (130 minutes).

Who’s in Primal Fear?

Richard Gere, Laura Linney, Edward Norton, John Mahoney, Alfre Woodard, Frances McDormand, Terry O'Quinn, Andre Braugher, Steven Bauer, and Joe Spano. Directed by Gregory Hoblit.

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