Primal Fear is a psychological courtroom drama that follows a high-profile murder case. The film stars Richard Gere as Martin Vail, a charismatic defense attorney who takes on the case of an altar boy, Aaron Stampler, accused of brutally murdering a prominent Archbishop. As Vail delves deeper into the case, he uncovers shocking secrets and a hidden personality within Stampler. Primal Fear is a suspenseful and twist-filled film that keeps audiences guessing until the very end. Edward Norton delivers a breakout performance as Aaron Stampler, earning him an Academy Award nomination.
