Primal Fear poster

Primal Fear

19962h 10mCrime · Drama · Thriller
directed by Gregory Hoblit

“Sooner or later, a man who wears two faces forgets which one is real.”

5 / 10

Synopsis

Defense attorney Martin Vail takes on jobs for money and prestige rather than any sense of the greater good. His latest case involves an altar boy, accused of brutally murdering the archbishop of Chicago. Vail finds himself up against his ex-pupil and ex-lover, but as the case progresses and the Church's dark secrets are revealed, Vail finds that what appeared a simple case takes on a darker, more dangerous aspect.

Cast

Richard Gere·Martin Vail
Laura Linney·Janet Venable
Edward Norton·Aaron/Roy Stampler
John Mahoney·Shaughnessy
Alfre Woodard·Shoat
Frances McDormand·Molly
Terry O'Quinn·Yancy
Andre Braugher·Goodman
Steven Bauer·Pinero
Joe Spano·Stenner

Average shot length

3.7s per shot

Gregory Hoblit's career average is 3.7s across 5 measured films —see the full picture.