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.

Cast

Gregory Peck, Robert Mitchum, Polly Bergen, Martin Balsam, Lori Martin, Jack Kruschen, Telly Savalas, Barrie Chase

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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.

When was "Cape Fear" released?

Cape Fear was released in 1962.

Who stars in "Cape Fear"?

The cast includes Gregory Peck, Robert Mitchum, Polly Bergen, Martin Balsam.