Primal Fear

Primal Fear

Sooner or later, a man who wears two faces forgets which one is real.

7.7 /10 3,803 votes
March 6, 1996 2h 10m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Gregory Hoblit
Writers Steve Shagan, Ann Biderman
Studio Paramount Pictures
Rating 7.7/10
Language EN
Budget $30,000,000

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Cast & Crew

Richard Gere

Richard Gere

Martin Vail

Laura Linney

Laura Linney

Janet Venable

Edward Norton

Edward Norton

Aaron/Roy Stampler

John Mahoney

John Mahoney

Shaughnessy

Alfre Woodard

Alfre Woodard

Shoat

Frances McDormand

Frances McDormand

Molly

Terry O'Quinn

Terry O'Quinn

Yancy

Andre Braugher

Andre Braugher

Goodman

Steven Bauer

Steven Bauer

Pinero

Joe Spano

Joe Spano

Stenner

Tony Plana

Tony Plana

Martinez

Stanley Anderson

Stanley Anderson

Rushman

Frequently Asked Questions

Primal Fear was released on March 6, 1996.

The runtime of Primal Fear is 2h 10m.

Primal Fear is a Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller movie.

Primal Fear has a rating of 7.7 out of 10 on TMDB.

Primal Fear is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Primal Fear was directed by Gregory Hoblit.

The main cast of Primal Fear includes Richard Gere, Laura Linney, Edward Norton.

Primal Fear is originally in English.