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Primal Fear (1996)
7.7
R
Duration: 129min
Country: US
Original Language: en
Director: Gregory Hoblit
Plot: The violent assassination of the adored Chicago archbishop by nineteen-year-old Aaron Stampler garnered national attention. Martin, Aaron's defense attorney, is just interested in winning the case and becoming well-known; he is not concerned with the truth. Nevertheless, there was no murder witness discovered, and the proof of Aaron's purported sickness was dubious.
Cast: Richard Gere, Laura Linney, Edward Norton, John Mahoney, Alfre Woodard
Keywords: based on novel or book, corruption, psychopath, chicago, illinois, child abuse, manipulation, court, court case, bishop, pornographic video
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7.2
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The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996)
7.3
R
Genre: Drama
Release Date: 1996-12-25
Duration: 130min
Country: US
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Freedom Writers (2007)
7.6
PG-13
Duration: 123min
Country: US
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The Hunt for Red October (1990)
7.5
PG-13
Duration: 135min
Country: US
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