Primal Fear

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Primal Fear

Synopsis: Guilty? Innocent? Those questions aren't for high-powered Chicago attorney Martin Vail (Richard Gere) to decide. His job is to defend - especially if a case will put his name in the headlines and further his career. When Vail hears that a penniless altar boy (Edward Norton) is accused of murdering the local archbishop, he snaps up the case, eager for the media spotlight. Little does he know that it will uncover a viper's nest of corruption, pit him against a prosecutor (Laura Linney) who's his ex-lover, and test all his skill, judgement and even his win-at-any-cost attitude.; show more

Release:: 1996

Running Time:: 129 min

Cast:: Richard Gere; Edward Norton; Laura Linney

Director:: Gregory Hoblit

Review

by Kelechi E

underrated

Primal fear for me is an underrated court room mystery film. The story revolves around a murder of a well loved priest by what appears to be an altar boy. From then on, you are on your own to discover the truth and lies in this fascinating mystery. What helped this film in terms of the entertainment value are ...