Quick facts
- Released
- April 3, 1996
- Runtime
- 130 min
- Rating
- R
- Budget
- $30.0M
- Box office
- $102.6M
- IMDb
- tt0117381
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English, Spanish
- Studio
- Paramount Pictures, Rysher Entertainment
Cast
Richard Gere
Martin Vail
Laura Linney
Janet Venable
Edward Norton
Aaron/Roy Stampler
John Mahoney
Shaughnessy
Alfre Woodard
Shoat
Frances McDormand
Molly
Terry O'Quinn
Yancy
Andre Braugher
Goodman
Steven Bauer
Pinero
Joe Spano
Stenner
Tony Plana
Martinez
Stanley Anderson
Rushman
Maura Tierney
Naomi
Jon Seda
Alex
Reg Rogers
Connerman
Kenneth Tigar
Weil
Brian Reddy
Woodside
Christopher Carroll
M.C.
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Frequently asked questions
- 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.
- Who directed Primal Fear?
- Primal Fear was directed by Gregory Hoblit.
- Who stars in Primal Fear?
- Primal Fear stars Richard Gere, Laura Linney, Edward Norton, John Mahoney.
- When was Primal Fear released?
- Primal Fear is a 1996 crime, drama, thriller film.
- Where can I watch Primal Fear?
- You can watch Primal Fear with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.