Primal Fear (1996)
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.
Cast
- Richard Gere - Martin Vail
- Laura Linney - Janet Venable
- Edward Norton - Aaron/Roy Stampler
- John Mahoney - Shaughnessy
- Alfre Woodard - Shoat
- Frances McDormand - Molly
- Terry O'Quinn - Yancy
- Andre Braugher - Goodman
- Steven Bauer - Pinero
- Joe Spano - Stenner
Screenplay
- William Diehl (Novel)
- Steve Shagan (Screenplay)
- Ann Biderman (Screenplay)
Themes
Legal Thriller, Courtroom Drama, Twisted Psychological Thriller, Toxic Relationships and Manipulation, Justice System Failings and Victims
Keywords
chicago, illinois, death penalty, child abuse, corruption, based on novel or book, court case, court, psychopath, bishop, manipulation, pornographic video, lawyer, capital punishment, whodunit, psychiatrist
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Primal Fear 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, more dangerous aspect.
- Who directed Primal Fear?
- Primal Fear was directed by Gregory Hoblit.
- Who stars in Primal Fear?
- Primal Fear stars Richard Gere, Laura Linney, Edward Norton, John Mahoney, Alfre Woodard, Frances McDormand.
- How long is Primal Fear?
- Primal Fear has a runtime of 2h 10m (130 minutes).
- What genre is Primal Fear?
- Primal Fear is a Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Primal Fear?
- Primal Fear has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
- What is the budget of Primal Fear?
- Primal Fear had a budget of $30M.
- How much did Primal Fear gross?
- Primal Fear grossed $103M worldwide.
- Where was Primal Fear produced?
- Primal Fear was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Primal Fear?
- The themes of Primal Fear include: Legal Thriller, Courtroom Drama, Twisted Psychological Thriller, Toxic Relationships and Manipulation, Justice System Failings and Victims.