Primal Fear (1996)

  • R
  • 04/03/1996 (US)
  • Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
  • 2h 11m

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

Overview

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.

Steve Shagan

Screenplay

Ann Biderman

Screenplay

Gregory Hoblit

Director

William Diehl

Novel

Cast

Richard Gere's headshot

Richard Gere

Martin Vail
Laura Linney's headshot

Laura Linney

Janet Venable
Edward Norton's headshot

Edward Norton

Aaron/Roy Stampler
John Mahoney's headshot

John Mahoney

Shaughnessy
Alfre Woodard's headshot

Alfre Woodard

Shoat
Frances McDormand's headshot

Frances McDormand

Molly
Terry O'Quinn's headshot

Terry O'Quinn

Yancy
Andre Braugher's headshot

Andre Braugher

Goodman

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