Movie·1996·2h 10m
Primal Fear
Sooner or later, a man who wears two faces forgets which one is real.
Directed By
Gregory Hoblit
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Steve Shagan, Ann Biderman
Producer
Hawk Koch, Gary Lucchesi
Cinematography
Michael Chapman
Music
James Newton Howard
Editor
David Rosenbloom
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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Cast
Richard Gere
Martin Vail
Laura Linney
Janet Venable
Edward Norton
Aaron/Roy Stampler
John Mahoney
Shaughnessy
Alfre Woodard
Shoat
Frances McDormand
Molly
Terry O'Quinn
Yancy
Andre Braugher
Goodman
Steven Bauer
Pinero
Joe Spano
Stenner
Tony Plana
Martinez
Stanley Anderson
Rushman
Maura Tierney
Naomi
Jon Seda
Alex
Reg Rogers
Connerman
Kenneth Tigar
Weil
Brian Reddy
Woodside
Christopher Carroll
M.C.
// crew
Crew
Steve Shagan
Screenplay
James Newton Howard
Original Music Composer
Ann Biderman
Screenplay
Gregory Hoblit
Director
Michael Chapman
Director of Photography
David Rosenbloom
Editor
Hawk Koch
Executive Producer
Gary Lucchesi
Producer
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