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Primal Fear
Sooner or later, a man who wears two faces forgets which one is real.
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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.
Primal Fear is a film that explores themes of chicago, illinois, death penalty, child abuse. It also touches on corruption and based on novel or book and court case.
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Gregory Hoblit
Cast
Richard Gere, Laura Linney, Edward Norton, John Mahoney, Alfre Woodard, Frances McDormand, Terry O'Quinn, Andre Braugher, Steven Bauer, Joe Spano
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Primal Fear
Sooner or later, a man who wears two faces forgets which one is real.
You can watch Primal Fear (1996) for free on Kanopy, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
IMDb
7.7/10
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77%
Certified
RT Audience
89%
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Director
Gregory Hoblit
Cast
Richard Gere, Laura Linney, Edward Norton, John Mahoney, Alfre Woodard, Frances McDormand, Terry O'Quinn, Andre Braugher, Steven Bauer, Joe Spano
11 options ranked by value · 🇺🇸 United States
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