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florian13
Florian Wendorff
rated 7

Good story about a lawyer who stumbles because of his arrogance, but all in all too many subplots which don't contribute to the main plot

2 years ago
kasperlovborg
Kasper Løvborg
rated 9

The ending is a doozy, but it's the excellent acting by the three leads that elevates this courtroom drama to a modern classic. Particularly Norton's Oscar-nominated debut performance.

4 years ago
janandersson5
tabort
Ta Bort
rated 8

Klassiker som står sig än idag. Grym insats av Edward Norton! Och en slutvändning som fortfarande ligger i topp tillsammans med filmer som De misstänkta.

2 years ago
reneolofsson1
Rene Olofsson
rated 8
8 months ago

Cast & Crew

Gregory Hoblit
Director
Steven Bauer
As Pinero
Alfre Woodard
As Shoat
Richard Gere
As Martin Vail
Tony Plana
As Martinez
Terry O'Quinn
As Yancy
Laura Linney
As Janet Venable

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In the gripping thriller "Primal Fear," an ambitious Chicago lawyer finds himself embroiled in a sensational murder case that challenges his beliefs and ethics. When he agrees to defend a troubled altar boy accused of murdering a prominent archbishop, he expects an easy victory for his career. However, as he delves deeper into the case, dark secrets begin to unravel, forcing him to confront not only the complexities of justice but also his own motives. The courtroom becomes a battleground where personal and professional conflicts collide, and nothing is as straightforward as it seems. As shocking revelations come to light, both the lawyer and the accused face profound transformations that will change their lives forever.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Primal Fear include Seven, The Usual Suspects, Chopper, The Silence of the Lambs, American Psycho, Boiler Room.

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Primal Fear was released in theaters on May 24, 1996.