Primal Fear

1996

2h 9m

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7.7/10

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Crime

Drama

Mystery

Thriller

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.

Directors

Gregory Hoblit

Writers

William Diehl(novel by)

Steve Shagan(screenplay by)

Ann Biderman(screenplay by)

Stars

Richard Gere

Laura Linney

Edward Norton

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Martin Vail

Janet Venable

Aaron…

Shaughnessy

Shoat

Molly

Yancy

Goodman

Pinero

Stenner

Martinez

Rushman

Naomi

Alex

Connerman

Weil

Woodside

M.C.

Directors

Gregory Hoblit

Writers

William Diehl(novel by)

Steve Shagan(screenplay by)

Ann Biderman(screenplay by)

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8/10

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, stellar performances, and production.

RalphRahal14 Dec, 2024