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Primal Fear (1996)

R03/06/1996Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller2h 9m
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Sooner or later, a man who wears two faces forgets which one is real.

Overview

An arrogant, high-powered attorney takes on the case of a poor altar boy found running away from the scene of the grisly murder of the bishop who has taken him in. The case gets a lot more complex when the accused reveals that there may or may not have been a third person in the room.

Top Billed Cast

  1. Cast 1

    Richard Gere

    Martin Vail

  2. Cast 1

    Laura Linney

    Janet Venable

  3. Cast 1

    Edward Norton

    Aaron

  4. Cast 1

    John Mahoney

    Shaughnessy

  5. Cast 1

    Alfre Woodard

    Shoat

  6. Cast 1

    Frances McDormand

    Molly

  7. Cast 1

    Terry O'Quinn

    Yancy

  8. Cast 1

    Andre Braugher

    Goodman

  9. Cast 1

    Steven Bauer

    Pinero

Primal Fear is a masterclass in tension, turning a courtroom drama into a high-stakes thriller under Gregory Hoblit’s sharp direction. Then there’s Edward Norton, in his very first role, who makes such an impression it’s no surprise he went on to win over 15 awards including a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor. Playing Aaron, a timid altar boy with hidden depths. Richard Gere holds his own as the slick defense lawyer, Norton’s layered acting and the intense chemistry between them make this movie unforgettable. Primal Fear goes beyond a typical courtroom drama, serving up suspense, s...