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Primal Fear
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What is "Primal Fear" about?
A slick, cocky lawyer takes the case of a choirboy convicted of killing a priest.
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Is "Primal Fear" based on a book?
Yes. It's based on the 1993 novel of the same name by William Diehl. There were two sequels to the book.
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How long is Primal Fear?
2 hours and 9 minutes
When was Primal Fear released?
April 3, 1996
What is the IMDb rating of Primal Fear?
7.7 out of 10
Who stars in Primal Fear?
Richard Gere
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Laura Linney
, and
Edward Norton
Who wrote Primal Fear?
Ann Biderman
,
William Diehl
, and
Steve Shagan
Who directed Primal Fear?
Gregory Hoblit
Who was the composer for Primal Fear?
James Newton Howard
Who was the producer of Primal Fear?
Gary Lucchesi
Who was the executive producer of Primal Fear?
Hawk Koch
Who was the cinematographer for Primal Fear?
Michael Chapman
Who was the editor of Primal Fear?
David Rosenbloom
Who are the characters in Primal Fear?
Martin Vail, Janet Venable, Shoat, Aaron, and Yancy
What is the plot of Primal Fear?
An altar boy is accused of murdering a priest, and the truth is buried several layers deep.
What was the budget for Primal Fear?
$30 million
How much did Primal Fear earn at the worldwide box office?
$103 million
How much did Primal Fear earn at the US box office?
$56.1 million
What is Primal Fear rated?
R
What genre is Primal Fear?
Crime Drama, Crime, Drama, Mystery, and Thriller
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