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Primal Fear (1996)
7.6
Ratings: 7.6/10 from 62,310 users
Metascore:
47/100
Reviews: 196 user | 69 critic | 18 from Metacritic.com An altar boy is accused of murdering a priest, and the truth is buried several layers deep. Director:Gregory Hoblit |
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| Richard Gere | ... | ||
| Laura Linney | ... | ||
| John Mahoney | ... |
Shaughnessy
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| Alfre Woodard | ... |
Shoat
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| Frances McDormand | ... |
Molly
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| Edward Norton | ... | ||
| Terry O'Quinn | ... |
Bud Yancy
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| Andre Braugher | ... |
Tommy Goodman
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| Steven Bauer | ... |
Joey Pinero
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| Joe Spano | ... |
Abel Stenner
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| Tony Plana | ... |
Martinez
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| Stanley Anderson | ... |
Archbishop Rushman
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| Maura Tierney | ... |
Naomi Chance
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| Jon Seda | ... |
Alex
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Reg Rogers | ... |
Jack Connerman
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Courtroom thriller about a slick, hotshot lawyer who takes the seemingly unwinnable case of a young altar boy accused of murdering an eminent catholic priest. Written by Jonathan Broxton <j.w.broxton@sheffield.ac.uk>
Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisTaglines:
Sooner or later a man who wears two faces forgets which one is real. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for brief grisly violence, pervasive strong language and a sex scene See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
(USA) See more »Also Known As:
Zwielicht See more »Filming Locations:
Ballroom, Park Plaza Hotel - 607 S. Park View Street, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$30,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$9,900,000 (USA)Gross:
$56,059,267 (USA) (18 August 1996)Company Credits
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Marty: On my first day of law school, my professor says two things. First was; "From this day forward, when your mother tells you she loves you - get a second opinion."
Jack Connerman: [chuckles] And?
Marty: "If you want justice, go to a whorehouse. If you wanna get fucked, go to court."
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by William Byrd
Performed by The Voices of Christ Church Cathedral Choir
Conducted by Stephen Darlington
Courtesy of Nimbus Records See more »
Did You Know?
Trivia
Leonardo DiCaprio was the producer's original choice for Aaron/Roy, who ultimately turned it down. See more »Goofs
Factual errors: The Chicago PD officers in the film are shown wearing American flags on the right shoulders of their uniforms. Chicago PD uniforms display the flag of the city of Chicago on the right shoulder. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Marty: On my first day of law school, my professor says two things. First was; "From this day forward, when your mother tells you she loves you - get a second opinion."
Jack Connerman: [chuckles] And?
Marty: "If you want justice, go to a whorehouse. If you wanna get fucked, go to court."
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"Introitus: Cibavit Eos"by William Byrd
Performed by The Voices of Christ Church Cathedral Choir
Conducted by Stephen Darlington
Courtesy of Nimbus Records See more »
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