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New Factory-Sealed LD's Primal Fear AC-3 WS NEW LaserDisc Gere Linney Norton Thriller

Primal Fear AC-3 WS NEW LaserDisc Gere Linney Norton Thriller

Legal Thriller of High-Profile Slaying Based on Novel

Primal Fear AC-3 WS NEW LaserDisc Gere Linney Norton Thriller

Legal Thriller of High-Profile Slaying Based on Novel

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Primal Fear AC-3 WS NEW LaserDisc Gere Linney Norton Thriller

Legal Thriller of High-Profile Slaying Based on Novel

Rare Factory-Sealed, Dolby Digital AC-3, Widescreen, LaserDisc Movie Near-Mint Condition with several corner folds and some edge-wear

$4.97

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Rare Factory-Sealed, Dolby Digital AC-3, Widescreen, LaserDisc Movie

Near-Mint Condition with several corner folds and some edge-wear

Richard Gere and Edward Norton in...

Primal Fear

( Catalog Number LV328322WS )
(1.85:1) (3 Sides) (CLV) (CC) (NTSC)

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Best Version on LaserDisc
LaserDisc

Primal Fear
1996 - 129 min. - Color
Genre: Thriller
Rated R
Country: USA

LaserDisc Movie Storyline:
In Chicago, an Archbishop has been brutally murdered, and a  sweet-faced altar boy named Aaron -- who was seen fleeing the scene of the crime and whose clothes were soaked in blood -- is charged with the crime. Aaron claims he was present when the murder occurred, but that he is not the killer.
  Coming to Aaron's rescue in this high-profile case is Martin Vail, a cocky lawyer who loves the media's spotlight as much as he loves his job. The legal road ahead of Martin and Aaron is filled with many obstacles, including a very determined prosecuting attorney (who's Martin's ex-lover), revelations about the Archbishop's "relationship" with the altar boys, and Aaron himself, who has a very violent, repugnant second personality named Roy. 
  Is Aaron/Roy guilty? Or is he taking the fall for someone else?

LaserDisc Movie Review:
A high-profile slaying becomes the case of an ambitious attorney's career in this legal thriller based on the novel by William Diehl. Richard Gere stars as Martin Vail, a famed defense lawyer who volunteers his services to Aaron Stampler (Edward Norton), a Kentucky teenager charged with the murder of a Chicago archbishop. Covered with blood, Aaron was captured after a foot chase broadcast live on TV, making a gleeful Vail certain that he could raise his profile by defending the obviously guilty suspect. Assigned to prosecute is Assistant District Attorney Janet Venable (Laura Linney), who is Vail's ex-girlfriend. Vail's case becomes more complicated than he expected when a psychologist, Dr. Molly Arrington (Frances McDormand) concludes that Stampler suffers from multiple personality disorder. Vail also uncovers evidence that the archbishop was involved in a corrupt land scheme and may have molested young parishioners. Now the cynical, opportunistic attorney is faced with a daunting prospect, a client who may actually deserve his best defense. Its shocking, twist ending made Primal Fear (1996) a big box office hit and earned Norton, in his screen debut, an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor. --- Karl Williams

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

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Cast for Primal Fear

Richard Gere - Martin Vail
Laura Linney - Janet Venable
John Mahoney - John Shaughnessy
Edward Norton - Aaron Stampler
Frances McDormand - Dr. Molly Arrington
Alfre Woodard - Judge Miriam Shoat
Peter Schreiner - Bailiff
John Seda - Alex
Joseph R. Ryan - Old Man
Reg Rogers - Jack Connerman
Brian Reddy - Woodside
Clarence Williams III
Joe Spano - Strenner
Kenneth Tigar - Weil
Maura Tierney - Naomi Chance
Wendy Cutler - Lou
Robert Jordan - WGN Anchor
Andre Braugher - Tommy Goodman
Christopher Carroll - M.C
Tony Fitzpatrick - Duty Officer
Tony Plana - Martinez
Terry O'Quinn - Bud Yancy
Steven Bauer - Joey Pinero
Stanley Anderson - Archbishop Rushman
Mike Bacarella - Sergeant

Crew for Primal Fear

Gregory Hoblit - Director
Gary Lucchesi - Producer
Ann Biderman - Screenwriter
Steve Shagan - Screenwriter
Michael Chapman - Cinematographer
David Rosenbloom - Editor
Jeannine Oppewall - Production Designer
Bill Arnold - Art Director
Robert McMinn - Co-producer
Steve Cantamessa - Associate Producer
Patricia Graf - Associate Producer
Arnold Rudnick - Associate Producer
Howard W. Koch, Jr. - Executive Producer
James Newton Howard - Songwriter / Composer (Music Score)
Louisa Bonnie - Set Designer
Cindy Carr - Set Designer
Erin Kemp - Set Designer
Mark Poll - Set Designer
Betsy Cox - Costume Designer
Hallie D'Amore - Makeup

J. Stephan Buck - First Assistant Director
Bill Roe - Camera Operator
Deborah Aquila - Casting
Jane Shannon - Casting

Feature Details

Title: Primal Fear
Feature Release Date: 1996
Genre: Thriller
Rating: R
Color: Color
Runtime: 129 Minutes
Picture: Letterboxed
Ratio: 1.85:1
Playback Format: CLV

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Technical Details

Catalog Number: LV328322WS
UPC: 013023496064
ISBN: 07921-4313-2
Manufacturer: Pioneer Japan
Publisher: Paramount Home Video

Diameter: 12"
Sides: 3
Cover: Jacket
Sound Analog Right: Dolby Digital 5.1
Closed Caption: English
Spoken Language: English
Country: USA
Video Format: NTSC

Model: LV328322WS-N
Shipping Weight: 2 lbs
1 in Stock

Rare Factory-Sealed, Dolby Digital AC-3, Widescreen, LaserDisc Movie

Near-Mint Condition with several corner folds and some edge-wear

Richard Gere and Edward Norton in...

Primal Fear

( Catalog Number LV328322WS )
(1.85:1) (3 Sides) (CLV) (CC) (NTSC)

LaserDisc Special Features

Best Version on LaserDisc
LaserDisc

Primal Fear
1996 - 129 min. - Color
Genre: Thriller
Rated R
Country: USA

LaserDisc Movie Storyline:
In Chicago, an Archbishop has been brutally murdered, and a  sweet-faced altar boy named Aaron -- who was seen fleeing the scene of the crime and whose clothes were soaked in blood -- is charged with the crime. Aaron claims he was present when the murder occurred, but that he is not the killer.
  Coming to Aaron's rescue in this high-profile case is Martin Vail, a cocky lawyer who loves the media's spotlight as much as he loves his job. The legal road ahead of Martin and Aaron is filled with many obstacles, including a very determined prosecuting attorney (who's Martin's ex-lover), revelations about the Archbishop's "relationship" with the altar boys, and Aaron himself, who has a very violent, repugnant second personality named Roy. 
  Is Aaron/Roy guilty? Or is he taking the fall for someone else?

LaserDisc Movie Review:
A high-profile slaying becomes the case of an ambitious attorney's career in this legal thriller based on the novel by William Diehl. Richard Gere stars as Martin Vail, a famed defense lawyer who volunteers his services to Aaron Stampler (Edward Norton), a Kentucky teenager charged with the murder of a Chicago archbishop. Covered with blood, Aaron was captured after a foot chase broadcast live on TV, making a gleeful Vail certain that he could raise his profile by defending the obviously guilty suspect. Assigned to prosecute is Assistant District Attorney Janet Venable (Laura Linney), who is Vail's ex-girlfriend. Vail's case becomes more complicated than he expected when a psychologist, Dr. Molly Arrington (Frances McDormand) concludes that Stampler suffers from multiple personality disorder. Vail also uncovers evidence that the archbishop was involved in a corrupt land scheme and may have molested young parishioners. Now the cynical, opportunistic attorney is faced with a daunting prospect, a client who may actually deserve his best defense. Its shocking, twist ending made Primal Fear (1996) a big box office hit and earned Norton, in his screen debut, an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor. --- Karl Williams

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

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Cast for Primal Fear

Richard Gere - Martin Vail
Laura Linney - Janet Venable
John Mahoney - John Shaughnessy
Edward Norton - Aaron Stampler
Frances McDormand - Dr. Molly Arrington
Alfre Woodard - Judge Miriam Shoat
Peter Schreiner - Bailiff
John Seda - Alex
Joseph R. Ryan - Old Man
Reg Rogers - Jack Connerman
Brian Reddy - Woodside
Clarence Williams III
Joe Spano - Strenner
Kenneth Tigar - Weil
Maura Tierney - Naomi Chance
Wendy Cutler - Lou
Robert Jordan - WGN Anchor
Andre Braugher - Tommy Goodman
Christopher Carroll - M.C
Tony Fitzpatrick - Duty Officer
Tony Plana - Martinez
Terry O'Quinn - Bud Yancy
Steven Bauer - Joey Pinero
Stanley Anderson - Archbishop Rushman
Mike Bacarella - Sergeant

Crew for Primal Fear

Gregory Hoblit - Director
Gary Lucchesi - Producer
Ann Biderman - Screenwriter
Steve Shagan - Screenwriter
Michael Chapman - Cinematographer
David Rosenbloom - Editor
Jeannine Oppewall - Production Designer
Bill Arnold - Art Director
Robert McMinn - Co-producer
Steve Cantamessa - Associate Producer
Patricia Graf - Associate Producer
Arnold Rudnick - Associate Producer
Howard W. Koch, Jr. - Executive Producer
James Newton Howard - Songwriter / Composer (Music Score)
Louisa Bonnie - Set Designer
Cindy Carr - Set Designer
Erin Kemp - Set Designer
Mark Poll - Set Designer
Betsy Cox - Costume Designer
Hallie D'Amore - Makeup

J. Stephan Buck - First Assistant Director
Bill Roe - Camera Operator
Deborah Aquila - Casting
Jane Shannon - Casting

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