Cape Fear

Synopsis

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.

Details

Director

J. Lee Thompson

Release

April 12, 1962

Status

Released

Country

United States of America

Network

Melville-Talbot Productions

Runtime

1h 46m

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Cast

• 
  Gregory Peck

  Sam Bowden
• 
  Robert Mitchum

  Max Cady
• 
  Polly Bergen

  Peggy Bowden
• 
  Martin Balsam

  Police Chief Mark Dutton
• 
  Lori Martin

  Nancy Bowden
• 
  Jack Kruschen

  Attorney Dave Grafton
• 
  Telly Savalas

  Private Detective Charles Sievers
• 
  Barrie Chase

  Diane Taylor
• 
  Paul Comi

  Garner
• 
  John McKee

  Officer Marconi
• Page Slattery

  Deputy Kersek
• 
  Ward Ramsey

  Officer Brown

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