Cape Fear (1962)

  • PG
  • 04/12/1962 (US)
  • Thriller
  • 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 Thompson

Director

John D. MacDonald

Novel

James R. Webb

Screenplay

Cast

Gregory Peck's headshot

Gregory Peck

Sam Bowden
Robert Mitchum's headshot

Robert Mitchum

Max Cady
Polly Bergen's headshot

Polly Bergen

Peggy Bowden
Lori Martin's headshot

Lori Martin

Nancy Bowden
Martin Balsam's headshot

Martin Balsam

Police Chief Mark Dutton
Jack Kruschen's headshot

Jack Kruschen

Attorney Dave Grafton
Telly Savalas's headshot

Telly Savalas

Private Detective Charles Sievers
Barrie Chase's headshot

Barrie Chase

Diane Taylor

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