Cape Fear(1991)
“Sam Bowden has always provided for his family's future. But the past is coming back to haunt them.”
Overview
Sam Bowden is a small-town corporate attorney. Max Cady is a tattooed, cigar-smoking, Bible-quoting, psychotic rapist. What do they have in common? 14 years ago, Sam was a public defender assigned to Max Cady's rape trial, and he made a serious error: he hid a document from his illiterate client that could have gotten him acquitted. Now, the cagey Cady has been released, and he intends to teach Sam Bowden and his family a thing or two about loss.
Director
Martin Scorsese
Studio
Amblin Entertainment
Budget
$35M
Revenue
$182M
Cast
Robert De Niro
as Max Cady
Nick Nolte
as Sam Bowden
Jessica Lange
as Leigh Bowden
Juliette Lewis
as Danielle Bowden
Joe Don Baker
as Claude Kersek
Robert Mitchum
as Lieutenant Elgart
Gregory Peck
as Lee Heller
Martin Balsam
as Judge
Illeana Douglas
as Lori Davis
Fred Thompson
as Tom Broadbent
Zully Montero
as Graciella
Craig Henne
as Prisoner
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1991
Runtime
2h 8m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$35M
Box Office
$182M
Production Companies
Amblin Entertainment • Cappa Productions • Tribeca Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 (1991).
What is Cape Fear about?▼
Sam Bowden is a small-town corporate attorney. Max Cady is a tattooed, cigar-smoking, Bible-quoting, psychotic rapist. What do they have in common? 14 years ago, Sam was a public defender assigned to Max Cady's rape trial, and he made a serious error: he hid a document from his illiterate client that could have gotten him acquitted. Now, the cagey Cady has been released, and he intends to teach Sam Bowden and his family a thing or two about loss.
Who directed Cape Fear?▼
Cape Fear was directed by Martin Scorsese and released in 1991. It is a drama, crime, thriller film.
How long is Cape Fear?▼
Cape Fear has a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes (128 minutes total).
Who stars in Cape Fear?▼
The cast of Cape Fear includes Robert De Niro as Max Cady, Nick Nolte as Sam Bowden, Jessica Lange as Leigh Bowden, Juliette Lewis as Danielle Bowden, Joe Don Baker as Claude Kersek and more.
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