Primal Fear
- 1996
- R
- 129 min
- USA
- crime, drama, mystery
An altar boy is accused of murdering a priest, and the truth is buried several layers deep.
Director: Gregory Hoblit
Writers: Steve Shagan, Ann Biderman
Stars: Richard Gere, Edward Norton, Laura Linney, John Mahoney, Frances McDormand
A straightforward, entertaining thriller with a crackerjack performance by Edward Norton.
Main Cast
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Richard Gere
as Martin Vail -
Edward Norton
as Aaron Stampler -
Laura Linney
as Janet Venable -
John Mahoney
as John Shaughnessy -
Frances McDormand
as Dr. Molly Arrington -
Terry O'Quinn
as Bud Yancy -
Andre Braugher
as Tommy Goodman -
Steven Bauer
as Joey Pinero -
Joe Spano
as Captain Abel Stenner -
Tony Plana
as Martinez -
Alfre Woodard
as Richterin Miriam Shoat -
Maura Tierney
as Naomi Chance
Content
Tagline: Sooner or later, a man who wears two faces forgets which one is real.
Motion Picture Rating: R
Genres: crime, drama, mystery, thriller
Keywords: corruption, bishop, court case, pornographic video, court, psychopathy
Crew
Editor: David Rosenbloom
Director of photography: Michael Chapman
Original music composer: James Newton Howard
Production design: Jeannine Oppewall
Details and Technical Specs
Runtime: 129 min
Country: USA
Language: English, Spanish
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: 1.85 : 1
Color: Color