Primal Fear (1996)

Directed by

Gregory Hoblit

Genre

drama film, psychological thriller, crime film, neo-noir, trial film

Country

United States

Runtime

2h 09m

Rated

R

Rating

7.7 of 10 from 4,009 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A Chicago defense attorney takes on the case of an altar boy accused of murdering a Catholic bishop. As he builds his defense, he uncovers disturbing secrets about the crime and his client.

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What happens

Primal Fear is a 1996 American legal thriller film directed by Gregory Hoblit, based on the 1993 novel of the same name by William Diehl, 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. The film follows a Chicago-based defense attorney who believes that his client, an altar boy, is not guilty of murdering a Catholic bishop. The film was a box office success and received positive reviews, with Norton's performance earning critical praise. Norton won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture, and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor and the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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