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1996 · Movie · 2h 10m · R

Primal Fear

CriticsCritics: 62
AudienceAudience: 7.9

A fame-seeking defense attorney takes on the case of a young altar boy accused of murdering a powerful archbishop. As the courtroom battle unfolds, troubling secrets surrounding the Church and the people involved complicate what first appears to be a straightforward case.

My take

You’ll enjoy this if you like tense legal thrillers, morally complicated characters, and strong performances, especially in films such as Presumed Innocent or The Lincoln Lawyer; Not for you if predictable twists and slower pacing frustrate you.

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Cast

Laura LinneyRichard GereEdward NortonJohn MahoneyAlfre WoodardFrances McDormandTerry O'QuinnAndre Braugher

Director

Gregory Hoblit

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