Cape Fear

Cape Fear (1962)

15
10/01/1963 (GB)
Thriller, Drama
1h 45m

Now he had only one weapon left—murder!

Overview

Sam Bowden witnesses a rape committed by Max Cady and testifies against him. When released after 8 years in prison, Cady begins stalking Bowden and his family but is always clever enough not to violate the law.

  • J. Lee ThompsonDirector
  • James R. WebbScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $35,000,000

  • Revenue

    $103,000,000

Keywords

  • small town
  • psychopath
  • poison
  • ex-detainee
  • boat
  • film noir
  • lawyer
  • killing a dog
  • listening to the radio
  • aggressive
  • intense
  • threat to family
  • family terrorized

Top Billed Cast

Gregory Peck

Gregory Peck

Sam Bowden

Robert Mitchum

Robert Mitchum

Max Cady

Polly Bergen

Polly Bergen

Peggy Bowden

Martin Balsam

Martin Balsam

Police Chief Mark Dutton

Lori Martin

Lori Martin

Nancy Bowden

Jack Kruschen

Jack Kruschen

Attorney Dave Grafton

Telly Savalas

Telly Savalas

Private Detective Charles Sievers

Barrie Chase

Barrie Chase

Diane Taylor

Paul Comi

Paul Comi

Garner

John McKee

John McKee

Officer Marconi

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