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Primal Fear (1996)

7.7/10 1996 2h 9m
CrimeDramaMystery
1996 • R • 129 min • Crime, Drama, Mystery
Primal Fear (1996) poster
★ 7.7 / 10  IMDb
Crime Drama Mystery
DirectorGregory Hoblit
WriterWilliam Diehl, Steve Shagan, Ann Biderman
StarsRichard Gere, Laura Linney, Edward Norton
LanguageEnglish, Spanish
CountryUnited States
Box Office: $56,116,183

About Primal Fear

When a young man, Aaron, is charged with the horrific murder of Archbishop Rushman, hot-shot Chicago lawyer Martin Vail takes on his defense at no charge. Aaron was a homeless street kid before he was…

Ratings & Reviews

7.7/10
IMDb
77%
Rotten Tomatoes
47/100
Metacritic
🏆 Nominated for 1 Oscar. 10 wins & 12 nominations total

Cast & Crew

Director
Gregory Hoblit
Writer
William Diehl
Writer
Steve Shagan
Actor
Richard Gere
Actor
Laura Linney
Actor
Edward Norton
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7.7/10
IMDb Rating
2h 9min
Runtime
1996
Year

FAQ: Primal Fear (1996)

What genre is Primal Fear (1996)?
Primal Fear (1996) is listed as Crime, Drama, Mystery.
How long is Primal Fear (1996)?
Primal Fear (1996) has a runtime of 2h 9min (129 minutes).

Movie Info

Year 1996
Rating 7.7/10
Duration 2h 9m
Genre Mystery

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