Primal Fear (1996)

04/03/1996 2h 11m

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

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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.

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Cast Ages at Release

Richard Gere

as Martin Vail

Born 08/31/1949, age

Laura Linney

as Janet Venable

Born 02/05/1964, age

Edward Norton

as Aaron/Roy Stampler

Born 08/18/1969, age

John Mahoney

as Shaughnessy

Born 06/20/1940

Died 02/04/2018, age

Alfre Woodard

as Shoat

Born 11/08/1952, age

Frances McDormand

as Molly

Born 06/23/1957, age

Terry O'Quinn

as Yancy

Born 07/15/1952, age

Andre Braugher

as Goodman

Born 07/01/1962

Died 12/11/2023, age

Steven Bauer

as Pinero

Born 12/02/1956, age

Tony Plana

as Martinez

Born 04/19/1952, age

Maura Tierney

as Naomi

Born 02/03/1965, age

Jon Seda

as Alex

Born 10/14/1970, age