Primal Fear
Movie
1996
R
2 HOURS 9 MINS
Crime drama
Thriller
A high-profile murder involving an altar boy intrigues a publicity-hungry lawyer.
Cast & Crew
Richard Gere Martin Vail
Laura Linney Janet Venable
Edward Norton Aaron Stampler
John Mahoney John Shaughnessy
Alfre Woodard Judge Miriam Shoat
Frances McDormand Dr. Molly Arrington
Terry O'Quinn Bud Yancy
Andre Braugher Tommy Goodman
Steven Bauer Joey Pinero
Joe Spano Capt. Abel Stenner
Tony Plana Martinez
Stanley Anderson Archbishop Richard Rushman
Maura Tierney Naomi Chance
Jon Seda Alex
Gregory Hoblit Director
Gary Lucchesi Producer
Robert McMinn Producer
Hawk Koch Executive Producer
Steve Shagan Screenwriter
Ann Biderman Screenwriter
James Newton Howard Original Music
Michael Chapman Cinematography
David Rosenbloom Film Editing
Deborah Aquila Casting
Jane Shannon-Smith Casting
Jeannine Oppewall Production Design
William Arnold Art Director
Cindy Carr Set Decoration
Betsy Cox Costume Design
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Upcoming TV Airings
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Monday, December 23
A high-profile murder intrigues a publicity-hungry lawyer (Richard Gere).
Saturday, December 28
A high-profile murder intrigues a publicity-hungry lawyer (Richard Gere).
Sunday, December 29
A high-profile murder intrigues a publicity-hungry lawyer (Richard Gere).
Monday, December 30
A high-profile murder intrigues a publicity-hungry lawyer (Richard Gere).
Friday, January 3
A high-profile murder intrigues a publicity-hungry lawyer (Richard Gere).
Sunday, January 5
A high-profile murder intrigues a publicity-hungry lawyer (Richard Gere).
Thursday, January 9
A high-profile murder intrigues a publicity-hungry lawyer (Richard Gere).
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