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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.
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.
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A defense attorney (Gere) defends an altar boy (Norton) accused of killing a priest in Chicago. The film features a twist ending and a cast of veteran actors, but critics and audiences are divided on its quality.
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A young altar boy accused of murdering a priest has a split personality and a dark secret. A cynical lawyer defends him in a high-profile trial that exposes the corruption and abuse of the Catholic Church.
Apr 5, 1996 · A thriller based on a novel by William Diehl, starring Richard Gere as a flamboyant Chicago defense attorney who chases a teenager from Kentucky accused of killing an archbishop. The movie explores the themes of identity, guilt, and corruption in Chicago politics and the legal system. Read Roger Ebert's review of the film's plot, characters, and performances.
Martin Vail (Richard Gere) is a famed lawyer who volunteers his services to Aaron Stampler (Edward Norton), a Kentucky teenager charged with the murder of an archbishop. 5,384 IMDb 7.7 2 h 10 min 1996. X-Ray HDR UHD R. Drama · Suspense · Compelling · Downbeat. Available to rent or buy.
A list of the full cast and crew members who worked on the 1996 thriller film Primal Fear, directed by Gregory Hoblit and based on the novel by William Diehl. Richard Gere stars as Martin Vail, a defense attorney who defends a suspect accused of murdering a judge. The film also features Laura Linney, John Mahoney, Frances McDormand, and others.
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