Primal Fear (1996)

Taglines:

Don't believe everything you see... See more »

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for brief grisly violence, pervasive strong language and a sex scene See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 April 1996 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Zwielicht See more »

Filming Locations:

Ballroom, Park Plaza Hotel - 607 S. Park View Street, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

Budget:

$30,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$9,900,000 (USA)

Gross:

$56,059,267 (USA) (18 August 1996)

Production Co:

Paramount Pictures, Rysher Entertainment See more »

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Runtime:

129 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Trivia

Both Wil Wheaton and Leonardo DiCaprio turned down the part of Aaron Stempler. Wheaton turned down the role because he didn't want to put off his acting school and when his manager urged him to take the role anyway he told him "It is like Luke Skywalker when Yoda told him not to go and save his friends but to stay on Dagobah and learn to be a Jedi instead. Luke didn't listen to him and that's why he never became true Jedi master." Later Wil Wheaton regretted turning this role down, saying that this was a crucial factor why his career never got to be a successful one. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: Martin's collar when checking himself in the mirror. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Marty: On my first day of law school, my professor says two things. First was; "From this day forward, when your mother tells you she loves you - get a second opinion."
Jack Connerman: [chuckles] And?
Marty: "If you want justice, go to a whorehouse. If you wanna get fucked, go to court."
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Connections

Featured in Primal Fear: Star Witness (2009) See more »

Soundtracks

"Introitus: Cibavit Eos"
by William Byrd
Performed by The Voices of Christ Church Cathedral Choir
Conducted by Stephen Darlington
Courtesy of Nimbus Records See more »