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Cape Fear

1962-04-12 · 106 min · ★ 7.4

Thriller · Drama · Crime

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.

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Production details

Directors
J. Lee Thompson
Production companies
Melville-Talbot Productions, Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 35,000,000
Revenue
USD 103,000,000

Top Cast

Gregory PeckGregory PeckSam Bowden
Robert MitchumRobert MitchumMax Cady
Polly BergenPolly BergenPeggy Bowden
Martin BalsamMartin BalsamPolice Chief Mark Dutton
Lori MartinLori MartinNancy Bowden
Jack KruschenJack KruschenAttorney Dave Grafton
Telly SavalasTelly SavalasPrivate Detective Charles Sievers
Barrie ChaseBarrie ChaseDiane Taylor
Paul ComiPaul ComiGarner
John McKeeJohn McKeeOfficer Marconi
Page SlatteryDeputy Kersek
Ward RamseyWard RamseyOfficer Brown
Edward PlattEdward PlattJudge
Will WrightWill WrightDr. Pearsall
Joan StaleyJoan StaleyWaitress
Norma YostTicket Clerk
Mack WilliamsMack WilliamsDr. Lowney
Tom NewmanLt. Gervasi
Alan ReynoldsVernon
Herb ArmstrongHerb ArmstrongWaiter

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