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Martin Vail
Janet Venable
Aaron Stampler
John Shaughnessy
Judge Miriam Shoat
Dr. Molly Arrington
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Critic Reviews for Primal Fear
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As a forum for its actors and for the big-screen directorial debut of multi-Emmy winner Gregory Hoblit, the film is up to the job.
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The plot is as good as crime procedurals get, but the movie is really better than its plot because of the three-dimensional characters.
January 1, 2000 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Primal Fear
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May 24, 2018Best romantic comedy I've seen in years. Richard Gere does it again.Spencer M Super Reviewer
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Jun 10, 2016A pretty straightforward courtroom drama, with an astounding debut performance from Edward Norton and a great ending reveal.Peter B Super Reviewer
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Mar 19, 2016Primal Fear is both disturbing and riveting, and the same goes for Edward Norton's over-the-top performance.Maymay A Super Reviewer
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Nov 28, 2015Badly dated 90s courtroom thriller where lawyers do things they would never do and where schizophrenia is used as a plot twist in a totally unbelievable and medically ludicrous way. Edward Norton isn't nuanced enough to convince and Richard Gere is blander than usual, though it's nice to see the likes of Maura Tierney and Frances MacDormand pop up in supporting roles.Daniel P Super Reviewer
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