Movie·1962·1h 46m
Cape Fear
Now he had only one weapon left—murder!
Directed By
J. Lee Thompson
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
James R. Webb
Producer
Sy Bartlett
Cinematography
Sam Leavitt
Music
Bernard Herrmann
Editor
George Tomasini
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
624 votes
Where to watch
Region: INRent
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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
Edward Platt
Judge
Will Wright
Dr. Pearsall
Joan Staley
Waitress
Norma Yost
Ticket Clerk
Mack Williams
Dr. Lowney
Tom Newman
Lt. Gervasi
// crew
Crew
J. Lee Thompson
Director
James R. Webb
Screenplay
George Tomasini
Editor
Bernard Herrmann
Original Music Composer
Sy Bartlett
Producer
Sam Leavitt
Director of Photography
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