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     Richard Gere

     Martin Vail
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     Laura Linney

     Janet Venable
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     Edward Norton

     Aaron
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     Ed Norton

     Aaron Stampler
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     John Mahoney

     John Shaughnessy
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     Alfre Woodard

     Judge Miriam Shoat

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   Is Primal Fear based on a true story?

   • Primal Fear is a 1996 American legal mystery crime thriller film directed by Gregory Hoblit, based on the 1993 novel of the same name by William Diehl, and written by Steve Shagan and Ann Biderman. It stars Richard Gere, Laura Linney, John Mahoney, Alfre Woodard, Frances McDormand and Edward Norton in his film debut.

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   Who is Richard Gere in 'Primal Fear' based on?

   • In the Grisham era, it has been lawyers. “Primal Fear,” based on a novel by William Diehl, stars Richard Gere as a flamboyant Chicago defense attorney who chases defendants instead of ambulances and volunteers his services when a teenager from Kentucky is charged with murdering an archbishop.

   Primal Fear movie review & film summary (1996) | Roger Ebert

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   Is Primal Fear a good movie?

   • Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times awarded Primal Fear three and a half stars, writing that "the plot is as good as crime procedurals get, but the movie is really better than its plot because of the three-dimensional characters".

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   How does Primal Fear work?

   • Here’s how it works. Primal Fear is a legal drama and courtroom thriller starring Richard Gere and Edward Norton. It launched Norton’s career and earned him an Academy Award nomination and a Golden Globe award.

   Primal Fear Ending Explained: A Closer Look At That Dark Twist

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3. www.rogerebert.com › reviews › primal-fear-1996Primal Fear movie review & film summary (1996) | Roger Ebert

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   “Primal Fear,” based on a novel by William Diehl, stars Richard Gere as a flamboyant Chicago defense attorney who chases defendants instead of ambulances and volunteers his services when a teenager from Kentucky is charged with murdering an archbishop.

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   Primal Fear is a 1996 American legal mystery crime thriller film directed by Gregory Hoblit, based on the 1993 novel of the same name by William Diehl, and written by Steve Shagan and Ann Biderman. It stars Richard Gere , Laura Linney , John Mahoney , Alfre Woodard , Frances McDormand and Edward Norton in his film debut.

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6. www.imdb.com › title › tt0117381Primal Fear (1996) - Plot - IMDb

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   Summaries. An altar boy is accused of murdering a priest, and the truth is buried several layers deep. When a young man, Aaron, is charged with the horrific murder of Archbishop Rushman, hot-shot Chicago lawyer Martin Vail takes on his defense at no charge. Aaron was a homeless street kid before he was taken in by the Archbishop.

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   Sep 4, 2020 · Primal Fear focuses on Chicago Defense Attorney Martin Vail (Gere) as he tries to prove the innocence of Aaron Stampler (Norton), a 19-year old altar boy accused of murdering a Catholic...

8. www.imdb.com › title › tt0117381Primal Fear (1996) - IMDb

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   Apr 3, 1996 · Primal Fear: Directed by Gregory Hoblit. With Richard Gere, Laura Linney, John Mahoney, Alfre Woodard. An altar boy is accused of murdering a priest, and the truth is buried several layers deep.

   • 7.7/10 (247K)
   • Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery

   • Director: Gregory Hoblit
   • Release Date: 1996-04-03

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   Aug 9, 2021 · Primal Fear Plot Synopsis. Martin Vail is a heavyweight defense attorney rubbing shoulders with alleged criminals like Joey Pinero. The mystery muddies with the brutal murder of Archbishop Rushman at his home. Shortly after discovering the dead body, the police find a blood-drenched suspect on the run.

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    Primal fear is a nearly 27 year old court thriller about an altar boy who brutally murders a priest, but he has multiple personality disorder. Quite a intriguing plot here, and is it good?...

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    • Category: Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller

    • Content Rating: R