Film · 1996
Primal Fear
Directed by Gregory Hoblit · starring Richard Gere, Laura Linney and John Mahoney
- 2 h 9 min
- 18
- Crime · Drama · Mystery
USA- Released in the UK 23 May 1996
- 8.1 Users9 votes
Synopsis
Martin Vail, a famed defense lawyer who volunteers his services to Aaron Stampler, a Kentucky teenager charged with the murder of a Chicago archbishop. Covered with blood, Aaron was captured after a foot chase broadcast live on TV, making a gleeful Vail certain that he could raise his profile by defending the obviously guilty suspect. Assigned to prosecute is Assistant District Attorney Janet Venable, who is Vail's ex-girlfriend. Vail's case becomes more complicated than he expected when a psychologist, Dr. Molly Arrington concludes that Stampler suffers from multiple personality disorder.
Where to watch Primal Fear
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The essentials
- Runtime
- 129 min2 hours and 9 minutes
- Budget
- $30mParamount Pictures
- Rating
- 18Suitable only for adults
- How long is Primal Fear?
- 2 hours and 9 minutes (129 minutes).
- When was Primal Fear released in the UK?
- It was released in the UK on 23 May 1996.
- Who directed Primal Fear?
- Gregory Hoblit.
- Who is in Primal Fear?
- It stars Richard Gere, Laura Linney, John Mahoney and Alfre Woodard.
- Where can I watch Primal Fear?
- In the UK you can watch it on subscription on Paramount+ and with a channel on Apple TV and a channel on Prime Video.
Cast
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- Director
- Gregory Hoblit
- Music
- James Newton Howard
- Producers
- Gary Lucchesi
- Cinematography
- Michael Chapman
Reviews
8.1 9 votes
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Awards
All the awards- Academy Awards (Oscars) 1997 1 nomination
Soundtrack
All 7 songsIf you liked Primal Fear
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