directed by: Gregory Hoblit, year: 1996
actors: Richard Gere, Edward Norton, Laura Linney

Primal Fear is a 1996 American neo-noir crime-thriller film based on William Diehl's 1993 novel of the same name. The story follows a hotshot lawyer defending a young altar boy accused of murdering an archbishop. As the case unfolds, dark secrets and shocking revelations come to light, leading to a twisted and suspenseful climax.

Manipulation, Legal Drama, Deception, Duality, Redemption, Twist Ending, Criminal Justice