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Primal Fear

Primal Fear

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

An arrogant, high-powered attorney takes on the case of a poor altar boy found running away from the scene of the grisly murder of the bishop who has taken him in. The case gets a lot more complex when the accused reveals that there may or may not have been a third person in the room.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Primal Fear
  • Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
  • Release Date: 1996-03-06
  • Runtime: 129 minutes
  • Rating: 7.656/10 (3626 votes)
  • Budget: $30,000,000
  • Revenue: $102,600,000
  • Production Companies: Paramount Pictures, Rysher Entertainment
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 7.3097
  • Languages: English, Spanish

Cast & Crew

Richard Gere

Richard Gere

as Martin Vail

Laura Linney

Laura Linney

as Janet Venable

Edward Norton

Edward Norton

as Aaron/Roy Stampler

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

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Trailers & Clips

Primal Fear - Trailer

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Primal Fear?

Primal Fear is a Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller movie directed by . It was released on 1996-03-06.

Who are the main actors in Primal Fear?

The main cast includes Richard Gere, Laura Linney, Edward Norton, John Mahoney, Alfre Woodard, .

Where can I watch Primal Fear online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Primal Fear is available.

Is Primal Fear based on a true story?

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

What is the IMDb rating of Primal Fear?

Primal Fear has an IMDb rating of 7.656/10 based on 3626 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Primal Fear?

The movie had a production budget of $30,000,000 and earned $102,600,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Primal Fear?

The soundtrack was composed by Paramount Pictures, Rysher Entertainment. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Primal Fear filmed?

Primal Fear was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Primal Fear?

The total runtime of Primal Fear is 129 minutes.

Is Primal Fear suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Primal Fear?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Primal Fear.

Does Primal Fear have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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