Primal

2019, Action, 1h 37m

46 Reviews 100+ Ratings

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Chiefly of interest to Nicolas Cage completists and hardcore B-movie fans, this action thriller suffers from an unfortunate lack of Primal energy. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Hunter and collector Frank Walsh expects a big payday after bagging a priceless white jaguar for a zoo. But the ship bearing Frank's precious cargo has another predator -- a political assassin facing extradition to America. When the prisoner manages to break free, Walsh must utilize his expert skills to capture the dangerous killer -- not dead, but alive.

Cast & Crew

Nicolas Cage
Frank Walsh
Famke Janssen
Dr. Ellen Taylor
Kevin Durand
Richard Loffler
LaMonica Garrett
John Ringer
Michael Imperioli
Paul Freed
Tommy Walker
Forrest
Rey Hernandez
Prettyman
Drake Shannon
Miller
Braulio Castillo Jr.
Captain Morales
Sewell Whitney
Scuddy
Nick Powell
Director
Richard Leder
Screenwriter
Daniel Grodnik
Producer
Bobby Ranghelov
Producer
Luillo Ruiz
Producer
Bret Saxon
Producer
Michael Becker
Executive Producer
Jeff Bowler
Executive Producer
Alastair Burlingham
Executive Producer
Mickey Gooch
Executive Producer
Vern Nobles
Cinematography
Raúl Marchand Sánchez
Film Editing
Guillaume Roussel
Original Music
Patricia Alonso
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Audience Reviews for Primal

  • Dec 28, 2019
    This was exactly what I needed tonight. But what I needed wasn't something good. Nic Cage and everything that happens within his 30-foot sphere of influence is one hundred percent unbelievable at all times. Under Siege with talking parrots, what could wrong? Lots. Still fun though.
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