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Where was Primal Fear filmed?

1996 film, directed by Gregory Hoblit.

  • Chicago

The story is set in Chicago, so the filming stayed close to the setting.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
Chicago
Filmed in
Chicago
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About Primal Fear

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Released
1996
Director
Gregory Hoblit
Cast
Richard GereLaura LinneyJohn MahoneyAlfre WoodardFrances McDormandEdward NortonTerry O'QuinnAndre BraugherSteven BauerTony Plana
Genre
CrimeNeo-noirTrialDramaPsychological Thriller
Based on
Primal Fear

Martin Vail is an arrogant Chicago defense attorney, known for defending undesirable but high-profile clients, including alleged mob boss Joey Piñero.

Aaron Stampler, a 19-year-old altar boy from Kentucky, is caught fleeing the scene covered in blood and subsequently charged with murder.

Molly Arrington interviews Aaron about his difficult childhood, his memory lapses, and his missing girlfriend, Linda.

Famous lines from Primal Fear

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • Hmm, the Butcher Boy.Cop
  • Don't fuck with me, Marty.John Shaughnessy
  • We saw each other for months.Martin
  • I'm not aiming for their eyes.Martin
  • Well, now that you bring it up..Martin

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