Primal Fear
7.7/10
Rating
130 min
Runtime
1996
Release Year
Gregory Hoblit
Director
Cast
Richard Gere, Laura Linney, Edward Norton, John Mahoney, Alfre Woodard
Quick Synopsis
Martin Vail is a defense attorney who chooses cases for financial gain and reputation rather than moral reasons. He is assigned to defend an altar boy accused of the violent murder of the Chicago archbishop. During the trial, Vail faces challenges from his former student and former lover, who is involved in the case. As the investigation unfolds, hidden and troubling secrets within the Church come to light, turning what seemed like a straightforward murder case into a complex and risky situation.
Detailed Synopsis of Primal Fear
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.
