Primal Fear (1996)

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Written by William Diehl, Steve Shagan

Directed by Gregory Hoblit

Running Time: 100 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1996

Rating: 18 Certificate

Filmed in Colour

Brilliant, but cocky, criminal defence lawyer Martin Vail (Richard Gere) loves the spotlight, so when the chance comes to represent Aaron Stampler (Edward Norton, pictured), a penniless young man accused of the murder of Chicago's Catholic Archbishop, he smells a big payday.

The defendant's guilt - with blood all over his clothes and a strong motive - seems clear, but this doesn't desuade Vail from the case, so long as it's winnable. However the surprising concluding twist even shocks Vail and made Primal Fear, released in 1996, a big box-office hit. It earnt Norton, in his screen debut, an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

When is Primal Fear next on TV?

In the UK... it's next showing on RTÉ 2 December 3rd, 9:00pm. See more...

Cast

Image for Richard GereRichard GereMartin Vail
Image for Edward NortonEdward NortonAaron Stampler
Image for Laura LinneyLaura LinneyJanet Venable
Image for John MahoneyJohn MahoneyJohn Shaughnessy
Image for Frances McDormandFrances McDormandDr. Molly Arrington
Alfre WoodardJudge Miriam Shoat
Image for Terry OTerry O'QuinnBud Yancy
Image for Andre BraugherAndre BraugherTommy Goodman
Image for Steven BauerSteven BauerJoey Pinero
Joe SpanoCapt. Abel Stenner
Tony PlanaMartinez
Stanley AndersonArchbishop Richard Rushman
Maura TierneyNaomi Chance
Jon SedaAlex
Reg RogersJack Connerman

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