What Is ‘Primal Fear’ About?

Aaron fervently claims his innocence and that there was a third man in the room.

The prosecution is represented by the cold-blooded Janet Venable, played by a ferociousLaura Linney.

Edward Norton and Richard Gere as Aaron and Martin wearing suits and ties sitting down in a courtroom in ‘Primal Fear’

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When he explodes into Roy, it makes for jarring juxtapositions and embodies the film’s sinister atmosphere.

He wipes his face clean of an endearing smile and glares at McDormands character through the videotape shes recording.

Frances McDormand, Richard Gere, Edward Norton as Dr. Molly, Martin, and Aaron standing in a jail cell in ‘Primal Fear’

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An altar boy is accused of murdering a priest, and the truth is buried several layers deep.

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Edward Norton

Richard Gere