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Primal Fear
Sooner or later, a man who wears two faces forgets which one is real.
7.7(4,265)19962h 10m
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.
- Director
- Gregory Hoblit
- Created by
- Hawk Koch
- Writers
- Steve Shagan,Ann Biderman
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Cast

Richard Gere
Martin Vail

Laura Linney
Janet Venable

Edward Norton
Aaron Stampler / Roy

John Mahoney
Shaughnessy

Alfre Woodard
Shoat

Frances McDormand
Molly

Terry O'Quinn
Yancy

Andre Braugher
Goodman

Steven Bauer
Pinero

Joe Spano
Stenner

Tony Plana
Martinez

Stanley Anderson
Rushman

Maura Tierney
Naomi

Jon Seda
Alex

Reg Rogers
Connerman

Kenneth Tigar
Weil
Brian Reddy
Woodside
Christopher Carroll
M.C.

Wendy Cutler
Lou

Ron O.J. Parson
Turner
Sigrid K. Zahner
Vail's Secretary

Diann Burns
WLS Anchor

Linda Yu
WLS Anchor

Andy Shaw
WLS Location Reporter
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Crew
Directing
- Gregory HoblitDirector
- Sharron Reynolds-EnriquezScript Supervisor
- Lucille OuYangSecond Assistant Director
- J. Stephen BuckFirst Assistant Director
Writing
- William DiehlNovel
- Steve ShaganScreenplay
- Ann BidermanScreenplay
Production
- Deborah AquilaCasting
- Jane Shannon-SmithCasting
- Robert GrandProduction Manager
- Robert McMinnCo-Producer
- Hawk KochExecutive Producer
- Gary LucchesiProducer
Camera
- Michael ChapmanDirector of Photography
- Bill RoeCamera Operator
- Ron PhillipsStill Photographer
Editing
- David RosenbloomEditor
- Phil HetosColor Timer
- Theresa Repola MohammedNegative Cutter
Sound
- James Newton HowardOriginal Music Composer
- Robin HarlanFoley Artist
- Anthony MilchSound Effects Editor
- Robert SchaperSound Re-Recording Mixer
- Bruce FortuneSupervising Sound Editor
- Randy K. SingerFoley Mixer
- Kevin E. CarpenterSound Re-Recording Mixer
- Bob BaronADR Mixer
- Marilyn GrafFoley Mixer
- Greg StacySound Effects Editor
- Thomas W. SmallFoley Editor
- Sarah MonatFoley Artist
Art
- Phill NormanTitle Designer
- William ArnoldArt Direction
- Cindy CarrSet Decoration
- Kacy MagedmanArt Department Coordinator
- Jeannine OppewallProduction Design
- Paul AllenSet Dresser
Costume & Make-Up
- Betsy CoxCostume Design
Visual Effects
- Rob BurtonVisual Effects Supervisor
Crew
- Noon OrsattiStunts
- Denney PierceStunts
- Ray LykinsStunts
- Lanier EdwardsStunts
- Ernie F. OrsattiStunt Coordinator
- Rick LeFevourStunts
- Linda PerlinStunts
- Larry CookPilot
- Bob KenneyPilot
Lighting
- Jono KouzouyanChief Lighting Technician