Primal Fear: Directed by Gregory Hoblit. With Richard Gere, Laura Linney, John Mahoney, Alfre Woodard. A high-profile murder intrigues a publicity hungry lawyer.

Primal Fear (1996) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.

As the brutal murder of Chicago's beloved archbishop by the hand of the shy nineteen-year-old altar boy, Aaron Stampler, makes the headlines, the high-profile defence attorney, Martin Vail, takes the opportunity to be in the spotlight. Pro bono, Vail is eager to represent the penniless defendant and the case's seemingly obvious murderer; however, Aaron appears to know more than he lets on ...

PRIMAL FEAR was a surprisingly effective courtroom drama which will always have a place in history because of the electrifying performance from Edward Norton in his first major role. Norton is nothing short of astonishing as a former Chicago alter boy who has been accused of murdering a celebrated priest with a checkered past.

La raíz del miedo: Dirigido por Gregory Hoblit. Con Richard Gere, Laura Linney, John Mahoney, Alfre Woodard. Se acusa a un monaguillo de asesinar a un sacerdote, y la verdad está enterrada a varias capas de profundidad.

Primal Fear (1996) - Awards, nominations, and wins

Primal Fear: Directed by Gregory Hoblit. With Richard Gere, Laura Linney, John Mahoney, Alfre Woodard. The murder of a high and mighty archbishop leads to the involvement of Martin Vail, Chicago's best attorney. As he studies the suspects, he becomes convinced of certain aspects, but there's more to the story than meets the eye.

The part of Aaron Stampler was widely seen as a career making role and was pursued by many young actors. Matt Damon has said that he chased the role desperately, having previously missed out on a part in Dead Poet's Society (1989). After being passed over yet again, he and Ben Affleck decided that the chances of another great part coming along, going through the ranks of known actors before ...

Despite high production standards and a slick advertising campaign, Primal Fear is as trite and routine as any made-for-TV courtroom drama.

Primal Fear: Directed by Gregory Hoblit. With Richard Gere, Laura Linney, John Mahoney, Alfre Woodard. The murder of a high and mighty archbishop leads to the involvement of Martin Vail, Chicago's best attorney. As he studies the suspects, he becomes convinced of certain aspects, but there's more to the story than meets the eye.