Primal Fear
"Sooner or later, a man who wears two faces forgets which one is real."
Originally released in 1996. Primal Fear is a crime/drama film. directed by Gregory Hoblit. With a runtime of 2h 11m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Richard Gere, Laura Linney, and Edward Norton
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 6, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
2h 11m
131 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (3,739 votes)
Budget
$30M
Production budget
Box Office
$102.6M
3.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $30,000,000
- Revenue
- $102,616,183
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Rysher Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Primal Fear about?
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 C...
Who directed Primal Fear?
Primal Fear was directed by Gregory Hoblit.
How long is Primal Fear?
Primal Fear has a runtime of 2 hours and 11 minutes (131 minutes total).
When was Primal Fear released?
Primal Fear was released on March 6, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Primal Fear?
The main cast of Primal Fear includes Richard Gere, Laura Linney, Edward Norton, John Mahoney, Alfre Woodard.
Is Primal Fear worth watching?
Primal Fear has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 3,739 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.