Primal Fear

Primal Fear

Primal Fear is a 1996 American neo-noir crime drama thriller film directed by Gregory Hoblit and starring Richard Gere and Edward Norton. The film tells the story of a defense attorney, Martin Vail , who defends an altar boy, Aaron Stampler , charged with the murder of a Catholic archbishop. The movie is an adaptation of William Diehl's 1993 novel of the same name. Norton's role in the film received multiple accolades, including a nomination for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Primal Fear is the first theatrical film for television director Gregory Hoblit, who has directed...
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quick facts
Release date:April 3, 1996
Directed by:Gregory Hoblit
Rated:R (USA)
Runtime:129 Minutes
Producer:Gary Lucchesi
Editor:David Rosenbloom
Music by:James Newton Howard
Cinematography:Michael Chapman
Screenplay by:Steve Shagan, Ann Biderman
Estimated budget:$30,000,000
Adapted from:Primal Fear
Genre:Thriller

Award-winners from Primal Fear

Edward Norton
Edward Norton
Character:Aaron Stampler
Born:August 18, 1969

Cast of Primal Fear

Alfre Woodard
Alfre Woodard
Shoat
Born:November 8, 1952
Age:59
Steven Bauer
Steven Bauer
Joey Pinero
Born:December 2, 1956
Age:55
Richard Gere
Richard Gere
Martin Vail
Born:August 31, 1949
Age:62
Frances McDormand
Frances McDormand
Molly
Born:June 23, 1957
Age:54
Laura Linney
Laura Linney
Janet Venable
Born:February 5, 1964
Age:48
Terry O'Quinn
Terry O'Quinn
Bud Yancy
Born:July 15, 1952
Age:59

Honors and Awards

YearAward Won
1997 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor - Film, Edward Norton
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YearAward Nomination
1996 Academy Award for Actor in a Supporting Role, Edward Norton
1996 BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Edward Norton
1997 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor - Film, Edward Norton
1997 MTV Movie Award for Best Villain, Edward Norton
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Film director of Primal Fear

Gregory Hoblit
Gregory Hoblit
Born: November 27, 1944
Age: 67

Gregory King Hoblit is an American Hollywood film director and TV producer. Hoblit was born in Abilene, Texas, the son of Elizabeth Hubbard King and Harold Foster Hoblit, an FBI agent. Much of Hoblit's work is oriented towards police, attorneys, and legal cases. Hoblit has directed and produced...
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Pilot
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Fracture 2007 R (USA) Thriller
NYPD 2069 2004
Hart's War 2002 R (USA)
Frequency 2000 PG-13 (USA) Thriller
Fallen 1998 R (USA) Thriller
Primal Fear 1996 R (USA) Thriller
Class of '61 1993
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Music contributors for Primal Fear

James Newton Howard
James Newton Howard

James Newton Howard is an American composer best known for his scores to motion pictures. He is one of the most popular and respected composers for...
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Filming locations for Primal Fear

Chicago
Chicago

Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois and the third most populous city in the United States after New York City and Los Angeles. The city has around 2.7 million residents. Its metropolitan area, sometimes called "Chicagoland", is the third largest in the United States, with...
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    What is the approximate runtime of the movie "Primal Fear"?
  • A:
    The total runtime is 129 minutes.
  • Q:
    What was the approximate cost to make the film "Primal Fear"?
  • A:
    $30 million was the cost to make this movie.
  • Q:
    Who is credited for writing the film Primal Fear?
  • A:
    William Diehl and Steve Shagan wrote the movie's script.
  • Q:
    What slogan was used in TV commercials for the film, "Primal Fear"?
  • A:
    The movie's slogan was, "Sooner or later a man who wears two faces forgets which one is real."
  • Q:
    Which celebrities starred in movie, "Primal Fear"?
  • A:
    Richard Gere, Laura Linney, Edward Norton, Andre Braugher, John Mahoney and Alfre Woodard played a role in the movie.
  • Q:
    What locations were used for scenes in the movie Primal Fear?
  • A:
    The movie's featured locations include Chicago.
  • Q:
    When was the premier of the film "Primal Fear"?
  • A:
    The movie premiered in April, 1996.
  • Q:
    Who played the production role for "Primal Fear"?
  • A:
    Hawk Koch produced the movie.
  • Q:
    Who directed the film "Primal Fear"?
  • A:
    Gregory Hoblit was the film's director.
  • Q:
    Who was the distributor of the movie, "Primal Fear"?
  • A:
    Paramount Pictures distributed the movie.
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