Primal Fear
– An arrogant, high-powered attorney takes on the case of a poor altar boy found running away from the..
An arrogant, high-powered attorney takes on the case of a poor altar boy found running away from the scene of the grisly murder of the bishop who has taken him in. The case gets a lot more complex when the accused reveals that there may or may not have been a 3rd person in the room. The intensity builds when a surprise twist alters everyone's perception of the crime.
03 Apr 1996
English, Spanish
Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.
Gregory Hoblit
William Diehl (novel), Steve Shagan (screenplay), Ann Biderman (screenplay)
Richard Gere, Laura Linney, John Mahoney, Alfre Woodard
Courtroom thriller about a slick, hotshot lawyer who takes the seemingly unwinnable case of a young altar boy accused of murdering an eminent catholic priest.
Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 10 wins & 11 nominations.
Paramount Pictures