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Cape Fear

PG19621h 46mJ. Lee Thompson
IMDb 7.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 89% · Metacritic 76

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"Now he had only one weapon left—murder!"

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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Small TownPsychopathPoisonEx-detaineeBoatFilm NoirLawyerPsychological ThrillerKilling A DogListening To The Radio

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Frequently asked questions

What is Cape Fear (1962) about?

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.

Who stars in Cape Fear?

Cape Fear stars Gregory Peck (Sam Bowden), Robert Mitchum (Max Cady), Polly Bergen (Peggy Bowden), Martin Balsam (Police Chief Mark Dutton), Lori Martin (Nancy Bowden). The film was directed by J. Lee Thompson.

How long is Cape Fear?

Cape Fear has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1962. It is rated PG.

Is Cape Fear worth watching?

Cape Fear holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 89. Fans of Thriller, Drama, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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