Primal Fear
Butcher Boy?
Primal Fear is available on
DVD
(the only special feature is the theatrical trailer). It is also on
video. If you're fond of the
score, the soundtrack
is also available.
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Archbishop Richard Rushman is found murdered, his body mutilated, in his own residence.
The prime suspect is Aaron Stampler (Edward Norton), an altar boy found leaving the scene covered in blood.
Enter bigshot defense attorney Martin Vail (Richard Gere). Attracted by the high profile nature of the
case, Vail volunteers his services and goes up against his old girlfriend, prosecutor Jane Venable (Laura Linney), and his
old boss, U.S. Attorney John Shaugnessy (John Mahoney). In the course of the case, Vail becomes convinced of the
innocence of the stuttering, country boy defendant. While trying to prove this, Vail unwittingly learns
much more about the victim and the defendant.
"Primal Fear" around the world
While searching on the Internet, I came across sites in many languages. I was intrigued by them
and the titles. In Germany, the film is called "Zwielicht", which directly translates to "twilight" or
if phrased as ins zwielicht geraten, it means "to lay oneself open to suspicion".
In Finland, Primal Fear was given the name "Alaston pelko". The word alaston
is an adjective with the following meanings: bare, naked, nude, uncovered, undressed. Pelko
is a noun with the following meanings: apprehension, awe, dismay, dread, fear, fright, funk,
scare, terror. The title is "La Raíz del Miedo" in Mexico, which I believe translates to "The Root of the Fear".
In Uruguay, both "La Raíz del Miedo" and "La verdad desnuda" have been used. Brazil chose the title "As Duas Faces
de um Crime". Its "Las dos caras de la verdad" in Spain, "Schegge di paura" in Italy, "Et spørsmål om skyld" in Norway,
and "IZVIRNI STRAH" in Slovenia. Not all countries change the name- Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands, Belgium,
Switzerland, and Croatia keep it the way it is. Poland uses the English title accompanied by the Polish
translation- "Primal Fear" (Lek Podstawowy).
One picture on the page and this background are modifications of the original cover insert of
the paperback version of William Diehl's novel "Primal Fear". This cover was later replaced
with the film poster
featuring Richard Gere.
Retouching of the pictures have been performed to mask noticeable
wear and tear that occurred on my own copy of the novel. This background has been darkened for contrast.
If you have new information on Edward Norton (and you can provide a
verifiable and reputable source), please email me-
Susan
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