Primal Fear is best remembered for the debut performance of Edward_Norton, one of the most critically lauded new actors of the 1990s. Norton received overwhelming plaudits for his role as a Southern altar boy accused of murder, and he was duly nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar. Though Norton was praised by the critics, star Richard_Gere caused a wider disparity of opinion for his performance. Still, former television director Gregory_Hoblit creates considerable suspense, coaxing convincing thrills out of the script's twist ending. Fear was a moderate success in Gere's spotty 1990s film career. Brendon Hanley, Rovi

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