Primal Fear (1996)
Movie 2h 9m ★ 7.7/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
Primal Fear is a crime, drama and mystery movie from 1996. It is directed by Gregory Hoblit. The cast includes Jon Seda, Maura Tierney and Richard Gere. The running time is 2h 9m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.7 out of 10.
Synopsis
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.
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Cast & crew
- Gregory HoblitDirector
- Jon Sedaas Alex
- Maura Tierneyas Naomi
- Richard Gereas Martin Vail
- Alfre Woodardas Shoat
- Laura Linneyas Janet Venable
- Andre Braugheras Goodman
- Frances McDormandas Molly
- Stanley Andersonas Rushman
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Questions about Primal Fear
- What genre is Primal Fear?
- Primal Fear is categorised as Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller.
- Who stars in Primal Fear?
- Jon Seda, Maura Tierney, Richard Gere, Alfre Woodard, Laura Linney appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Primal Fear?
- Gregory Hoblit directed Primal Fear.
- How long is Primal Fear?
- Primal Fear runs for 2h 9m (129 minutes).
- Is Primal Fear worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.7/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Primal Fear?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
