Cape Fear(1962)
“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.
Director
J. Lee Thompson
Studio
Melville-Talbot Productions
Budget
$35M
Revenue
$103M
Cast
Gregory Peck
as Sam Bowden
Robert Mitchum
as Max Cady
Polly Bergen
as Peggy Bowden
Martin Balsam
as Police Chief Mark Dutton
Lori Martin
as Nancy Bowden
Jack Kruschen
as Attorney Dave Grafton
Telly Savalas
as Private Detective Charles Sievers
Barrie Chase
as Diane Taylor
Paul Comi
as Garner
John McKee
as Officer Marconi
Page Slattery
as Deputy Kersek
Ward Ramsey
as Officer Brown
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1962
Runtime
1h 46m
Language
English
Rating
7.5 / 10
Budget
$35M
Box Office
$103M
Production Companies
Melville-Talbot Productions • Universal Pictures
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Where can I watch Cape Fear?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Cape Fear (1962).
What is Cape Fear about?▼
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.
Who directed Cape Fear?▼
Cape Fear was directed by J. Lee Thompson and released in 1962. It is a thriller, drama, crime film.
How long is Cape Fear?▼
Cape Fear has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
Who stars in Cape Fear?▼
The cast of Cape Fear includes Gregory Peck as Sam Bowden, Robert Mitchum as Max Cady, Polly Bergen as Peggy Bowden, Martin Balsam as Police Chief Mark Dutton, Lori Martin as Nancy Bowden and more.
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