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- ርልዪረJune 7, 2026This movie is the typical court room-thriller-killer drama. Almost nothing makes this a movie out of the average. The story is average, the love story totally un-necessary, Richard Gere is average, the ending is expected, and you don't get to know the motive for the murder. However, one thing is *great* in this movie. I am of course talking about Edward Norton's acting. Norton is truly brilliant in his role as a confused young man, and I have seen this movie more than one time only because of Norton. He makes it worth it to sit through the tedious flirtation between Gere and his love interest. Norton makes this a movie a bit over average, and he really is brilliant!
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Primal Fear was released on April 3, 1996.
Primal Fear was directed by Gregory Hoblit.
Primal Fear has a runtime of 2h 10m.
Primal Fear was produced by Gary Lucchesi.
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.
The key characters in Primal Fear are Martin Vail (Richard Gere), Janet Venable (Laura Linney), Aaron/Roy Stampler (Edward Norton).
Primal Fear is rated R.
Primal Fear is a Drama, Mystery, Crime film.
Primal Fear has an audience rating of 8.9 out of 10.
Primal Fear had a budget of $30M.
Primal Fear has made $102.6M at the box office.