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Zwielicht

Original title: Primal Fear
  • 1996
  • R
  • 2h 9m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
258K
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POPULARITY
840
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Richard Gere in Zwielicht (1996)
Trailer
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6 Videos
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Legal ThrillerPsychological ThrillerCrimeDramaMysteryThriller

A high-profile murder intrigues a publicity hungry lawyer.A high-profile murder intrigues a publicity hungry lawyer.A high-profile murder intrigues a publicity hungry lawyer.

  • Director
    • Gregory Hoblit
  • Writers
    • William Diehl
    • Steve Shagan
    • Ann Biderman
  • Stars
    • Richard Gere
    • Laura Linney
    • Edward Norton
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    258K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    840
    208
    • Director
      • Gregory Hoblit
    • Writers
      • William Diehl
      • Steve Shagan
      • Ann Biderman
    • Stars
      • Richard Gere
      • Laura Linney
      • Edward Norton
    • 419User reviews
    • 72Critic reviews
    • 47Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 10 wins & 12 nominations total

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    Richard Gere
    Richard Gere
    • Martin Vail
    Laura Linney
    Laura Linney
    • Janet Venable
    Edward Norton
    Edward Norton
    • Aaron…
    John Mahoney
    John Mahoney
    • Shaughnessy
    Alfre Woodard
    Alfre Woodard
    • Shoat
    Frances McDormand
    Frances McDormand
    • Molly
    Terry O'Quinn
    Terry O'Quinn
    • Yancy
    Andre Braugher
    Andre Braugher
    • Goodman
    Steven Bauer
    Steven Bauer
    • Pinero
    Joe Spano
    Joe Spano
    • Stenner
    Tony Plana
    Tony Plana
    • Martinez
    Stanley Anderson
    Stanley Anderson
    • Rushman
    Maura Tierney
    Maura Tierney
    • Naomi
    Jon Seda
    Jon Seda
    • Alex
    Reg Rogers
    Reg Rogers
    • Connerman
    Kenneth Tigar
    Kenneth Tigar
    • Weil
    Brian Reddy
    Brian Reddy
    • Woodside
    Christopher Carroll
    • M.C.
    • Director
      • Gregory Hoblit
    • Writers
      • William Diehl
      • Steve Shagan
      • Ann Biderman
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This is Edward Norton's motion picture debut.
    • Goofs
      (at around 1h 19 mins) It is stated by several characters that a plea cannot be changed mid trial. However, it is entirely possible to change a plea before sentencing.
    • Quotes

      [first lines]

      [while getting dressed as Naomi helps him]

      Martin Vail: 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?

      Martin Vail: If you want justice, go to a whorehouse. If you wanna get fucked, go to court.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Sgt. Bilko/Jack and Sarah/A Family Thing/Carried Away/From the Journals of Jean Seberg (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      Introitus: Cibavit Eos
      by William Byrd

      Performed by The Voices of Christ Church Cathedral Choir

      Conducted by Stephen Darlington

      Courtesy of Nimbus Records

    User reviews419

    Featured review

    Edward norton does an excellent job

    I had just gotten done seeing the movie Fight Club when a relative of mine said " If you like that movie, you'll like Primal Fear." I didn't believe him, because I had believed that Fight Club was the best movie on the face of the planet. Well, he just so happened to have a copy of Primal Fear with him. I watched it and was amazed. I was speechless.The movie has so many twists! I was convinced that it was one of the best movies I had ever seen. Gere's performance is average. I say this because it seems that in many movies he plays the same cocky character. Linney's monologue in the courtroom is mesmerizing . It was just great. And Norton? Well this may be one of his best performances ever. The fact that this was made during the starting of his acting career was unbelievable. It was a great film and Edward norton does an excellent job
    • tweeterbirdy
    • Nov 8, 2004
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 3, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • La raíz del miedo
    • Filming locations
      • Chicago, Illinois, USA
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Rysher Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $30,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $56,116,183
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $9,871,222
      • Apr 7, 1996
    • Gross worldwide
      • $102,616,183
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 9 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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