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Movie Info

Release Date: March 06, 1996
Runtime: 130 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (9)
Genres:
Drama Crime Thriller Mystery
Budget: $30,000,000
Revenue: $102,616,183
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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77%
Tomatometer
47
47/100
Metacritic
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7.7/10
TMDB
3,826 votes
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7.7/10
IMDb
281,378 votes
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Primal Fear

1996

"Truth has many faces, which one will you believe?"

Also known as: πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: La verdad desnuda? πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ DE: Zwielicht? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: As Duas Faces de um Crime? πŸ‡°πŸ‡· KO: 프라이멀 ν”Όμ–΄? πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί RU: ΠŸΠ΅Ρ€Π²ΠΎΠ±Ρ‹Ρ‚Π½Ρ‹ΠΉ страх? All international titles (9) →

Awards & Recognition

0 Wins
2 Nominations
2 Total
BAFTA
1 nom.
Oscars
1 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner
1997 BAFTA Best Supporting Actor Edward Norton
1997 Oscars Best Supporting Actor Edward Norton

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Budget: $30,000,000
Revenue: $102,616,183
Profit $72,616,183
ROI +242.1% (3.4x)

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Primal Fear is directed by Gregory Hoblit .

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Primal Fear

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  • Richard Gere's character, Martin Vail, was originally intended to be portrayed by another actor, but Gere's strong interest in the role led to his eventual casting.

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  • Edward Norton's performance as Aaron Stampler garnered significant attention, leading to his casting in subsequent high-profile projects and establishing him as a rising star in Hollywood.

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  • Filming took place in various locations around Chicago, which allowed the production to utilize the city's architecture to enhance the film's atmosphere.

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  • The church setting in the film is intentionally designed to evoke a sense of foreboding, reflecting the underlying themes of corruption and secrecy within organized religion.

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  • During a courtroom scene, there is a moment when a character refers to the 'Chicago Archdiocese', which is not a term typically used in legal contexts, showcasing a potential oversight in legal terminology.

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  • The film's score, composed by James Newton Howard, plays a crucial role in building tension and enhancing the emotional weight of pivotal scenes.

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  • Laura Linney's character, Janet Venable, was developed with a strong narrative arc to highlight the complexities of her relationship with Martin Vail, showcasing the intertwining of personal and professional conflicts.

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