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Primal Fear (1996)

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

★ 7.7/10 TMDBR2h 10mCrimeDramaThriller
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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.

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Primal Fear Cast

  • Richard Gere

    Richard Gere

    as Martin Vail

  • Laura Linney

    Laura Linney

    as Janet Venable

  • Edward Norton

    Edward Norton

    as Aaron Stampler / Roy

  • John Mahoney

    John Mahoney

    as Shaughnessy

  • Alfre Woodard

    Alfre Woodard

    as Shoat

  • Frances McDormand

    Frances McDormand

    as Molly

  • Terry O'Quinn

    Terry O'Quinn

    as Yancy

  • Andre Braugher

    Andre Braugher

    as Goodman

  • Steven Bauer

    Steven Bauer

    as Pinero

  • Joe Spano

    Joe Spano

    as Stenner

  • Tony Plana

    Tony Plana

    as Martinez

  • Stanley Anderson

    Stanley Anderson

    as Rushman

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Primal Fear is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel in the US.

When was Primal Fear released?

Primal Fear came out on April 3, 1996.

Is Primal Fear worth watching?

Primal Fear holds a 7.7/10 average from 4,225 TMDB user ratings. That puts it among the best-reviewed movies out there.

How long is Primal Fear?

Primal Fear runs 130 minutes (2h 10m).

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