Primal Fear (1996)

7.7/10 • 130 min • Crime Drama Thriller

Overview

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.

Cast

Richard Gere

Laura Linney

Edward Norton

Aaron Stampler / Roy

John Mahoney

Alfre Woodard

Frances McDormand

Terry O'Quinn

Andre Braugher

Steven Bauer

Joe Spano

Tony Plana

Stanley Anderson

Maura Tierney

Jon Seda

Reg Rogers

Kenneth Tigar

Weil

Wendy Cutler

Ron O.J. Parson

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