Primal Fear 1996

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
40%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
32%
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An arrogant, high-powered attorney takes on the case of a poor altar boy found running away from the scene of the grisly murder of the bishop who has taken him in. The case gets a lot more complex when the accused reveals that there may or may not have been a third person in the room.

Richard Gere

as Martin Vail

Laura Linney

as Janet Venable

Edward Norton

as Aaron/Roy Stampler

John Mahoney

as Shaughnessy

Alfre Woodard

as Shoat

Terry O'Quinn

as Yancy

Andre Braugher

as Goodman

Steven Bauer

as Pinero

Joe Spano

as Stenner

Director:

Gregory Hoblit

Writer:

William Diehl, Steve Shagan, Ann Biderman

Genres:

Crime,Drama,Mystery,Thriller

Release Date:

1996 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

129 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

Nell Minow
Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

Nell Minow
Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Primal Fear

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Richard Gere

as Martin Vail

Laura Linney

as Janet Venable

Edward Norton

as Aaron/Roy Stampler

John Mahoney

as Shaughnessy

Alfre Woodard

as Shoat

Terry O'Quinn

as Yancy

Andre Braugher

as Goodman

Steven Bauer

as Pinero

Joe Spano

as Stenner

Tony Plana

as Martinez

Stanley Anderson

as Rushman

Maura Tierney

as Naomi

Jon Seda

as Alex

Reg Rogers

as Connerman

Kenneth Tigar

as Weil

Brian Reddy

as Woodside

Wendy Cutler

as Lou

Ron O.J. Parson

as Turner

Sigrid K. Zahner

as Vail's Secretary

Diann Burns

as WLS Anchor

Linda Yu

as WLS Anchor

Andy Shaw

as WLS Location Reporter

Mary Ann Childers

as WBBM Anchor

Lester Holt

as WBBM Anchor

Sylvia Gomez

as WBBM Location Reporter

Jon Duncanson

as WBBN Location Reporter

David Eckert

as WGN Anchor

Robert Jordan

as WGN Anchor

Joanie Lum

as WGN Location Reporter

Randy Salerno

as WGN Location Reporter

Randall Slavin

as Young Boy

Mike Bacarella

as Sergeant

Turk Muller

as Precinct Jailer

Lenny Wilson

as Bartender

Peter Schreiner

as Bailiff

Joseph R. Ryan

as Old Man

Azalea Davila

as Linda

Wayne Wright

as Court Clerk

Tony Fitzpatrick

as Duty Officer

Clarence Williams, Jr.

as Arresting Cop

Rosalie V. Lewis

as Stenographer

Dwight Brad Dyer

as Prison Guard

Greg Bronson

as Banquet Patron (uncredited)

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