Primal Fear

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1996 PG-13 2h 10m
7.7 /10
3.8K
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Primal Fear
Primal Fear
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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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Dr_Nostromo
20 Dec 2025

92/100 Easily included in my Top 5 Legal Thrillers of All Time, this is an exquisitely well-written story of Aaron, a young man who was present dur...

JPV852
22 Sep 2025

Solid enough court room crime drama featuring good performances all around but especially Edward Norton in his breakout role. Loved the music and scor...

JPV852
22 Sep 2025

Solid enough court room crime drama featuring good performances all around but especially Edward Norton in his breakout role. Loved the music and scor...

JPV852
22 Sep 2025

Solid enough court room crime drama featuring good performances all around but especially Edward Norton in his breakout role. Loved the music and scor...

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