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Cape Fear
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CAPE FEAR

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

19621h 46m7.5 TMDb

Directed by J. Lee Thompson

Spoiler-Free

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.

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

Movie Vibe

Suspense9.6
Emotion7.1
Complexity8
Humor5
Realism7.2
Action4.2
Darkness7.9

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • fans of character-driven stories
  • viewers who enjoy suspense and tension
  • fans of moral complexity and intrigue

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action
  • fans of purely lighthearted entertainment

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