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Primal Fear

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

1996 R 2h 10m

CrimeDramaThriller

7.7/10 TMDB Score4,176 votes · IMDb ↗

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.

Movie Details

Original titlePrimal Fear
Release dateApr 3, 1996
StatusReleased
Original languageEN
CountryUnited States of America
Certification (US)R
Keywordsbased on novel or book, psychopath, child abuse, chicago, illinois, manipulation, lawyer, corruption, court, death penalty, court case, pornographic video, bishop

Ratings

★ 7.7/10

4,176 votes on TMDB. IMDb ratings are shown on IMDb itself — view this title on IMDb ↗.

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FAQ

What is Primal Fear about?

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.

When was Primal Fear released?

Primal Fear was released on Apr 3, 1996 (status: Released).

Who directed Primal Fear?

Gregory Hoblit directed Primal Fear.

What is the TMDB rating of Primal Fear?

Primal Fear has a TMDB rating of 7.7/10 from 4,176 votes.