Primal Fear

A gripping courtroom thriller that keeps you guessing, with a chilling performance that lingers long after the credits.

Directed by

Gregory Hoblit

Genres

Crime, Drama, Thriller

Starring

Richard Gere, Laura Linney, Edward Norton

Tagline

Sooner or later, a man who wears two faces forgets which one is real.

Overview

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.

How it feels

Dark, tense, cynical and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Justice, deception, morality, trauma

Content

Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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