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Primal Fear (1996)

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.

Released March 6, 1996 131 min 17+

Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

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Watch Providers: Kanopy, Hoopla, Paramount Plus, Philo

Production Companies: Rysher Entertainment, Paramount

Country: United States
Production Country: United States
Languages: English, Spanish

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Runtime: 131 min.
Released: March 6, 1996
Digital Release: Jan. 1, 2006
Status: Released
Budget: $30,000,000
Revenue: $102,616,183
Certification: R
Parental Guide: 17+ cc

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