Cape Fear

Name: Cape Fear
Director: J. Lee Thompson
Genre: Thriller, Drama, Crime
Released: 1962
Duration: 1 h 46 min
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Gregory Peck, Robert Mitchum, Polly Bergen, Martin Balsam, Lori Martin

Now he had only one weapon left—murder!

19621h 46m7.4(649 votes)

ThrillerDramaCrime

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.

Cape Fear (1962) is a thriller, drama, and crime film directed by J. Lee Thompson. It stars Gregory Peck, Robert Mitchum, and Polly Bergen. The film runs for 1 hour 46 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.4 out of 10 from 649 votes.

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Director

J. Lee Thompson

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cape Fear

Where can I watch Cape Fear?

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Who stars in Cape Fear?

Cape Fear stars Gregory Peck, Robert Mitchum, Polly Bergen, and Martin Balsam, and was directed by J. Lee Thompson.

How long is Cape Fear?

Cape Fear has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes.

When did Cape Fear come out?

Cape Fear was released in 1962.

What genre is Cape Fear?

Cape Fear is a thriller, drama, and crime film.

Is Cape Fear worth watching?

Cape Fear holds an average audience score of 7.4 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.