

Cape Fear
1962-04-12 · 106 min · ★ 7.4
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 PeckSam Bowden
Robert MitchumMax Cady
Polly BergenPeggy Bowden
Martin BalsamPolice Chief Mark Dutton
Lori MartinNancy Bowden
Jack KruschenAttorney Dave Grafton
Telly SavalasPrivate Detective Charles Sievers
Barrie ChaseDiane Taylor
Paul ComiGarner
John McKeeOfficer Marconi
Ward RamseyOfficer Brown
Edward PlattJudge
Will WrightDr. Pearsall
Joan StaleyWaitress
Mack WilliamsDr. Lowney
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