Primal Fear 1996 · USA · 129 minutes · R · Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 10 wins & 11 nominations. psychological thriller courtroom drama Stars: Richard Gere, Edward Norton, Laura Linney Director: Gregory Hoblit Sooner or later, a man who wears two faces forgets which one is real. An altar boy is accused of murdering a priest, and the truth is buried several layers deep. Tags: lawyers, murder investigations 7.7 / 10 Login to add your rating Have you seen it? Add to your watchlist Like Sooner or later, a man who wears two faces forgets which one is real. An altar boy is accused of murdering a priest, and the truth is buried several layers deep. Tags: lawyers, murder investigations Watch Primal Fear trailer Starring of Primal Fear Richard Gere as Martin Vail Edward Norton as Aaron Stampler Laura Linney as Janet Venable John Mahoney as John Shaughnessy Frances McDormand as Dr. Molly Arrington Terry OQuinn as Bud Yancy Andre Braugher as Tommy Goodman Steven Bauer as Joey Pinero Joe Spano as Captain Abel Stenner Tony Plana as Martinez Alfre Woodard as Richterin Miriam Shoat Maura Tierney as Naomi Chance Reg Rogers as Jack Connerman Storyline of Primal Fear 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 3rd person in the room. The intensity builds when a surprise twist alters everyone's perception of the crime. Genre: crime, drama, mystery, thriller Theme: lawyers, murder investigations Mood: uncomfortable viewing, spellbinders Certification: Mature Audiences - Ages 17+ Recommended Flag: graphic violence MPA rating: R Award: Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 10 wins & 11 nominations. Budget: 30000000 Rating of Primal Fear 7.7 / 10 Login to add your rating Have you seen it? Add to your watchlist Like 0 0 0 0 0 Reviews of Primal Fear Write your review or comment