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Cape Fear

Cape Fear

Now he had only one weapon left—murder!

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Cape Fear
  • Genres: Thriller, Drama
  • Release Date: 1962-04-12
  • Runtime: 105 minutes
  • Rating: 7.4/10 (588 votes)
  • Budget: $35,000,000
  • Revenue: $103,000,000
  • Production Companies: Melville-Talbot Productions, Universal Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.5965
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Gregory Peck

Gregory Peck

as Sam Bowden

Robert Mitchum

Robert Mitchum

as Max Cady

Polly Bergen

Polly Bergen

as Peggy Bowden

Lori Martin

Lori Martin

as Nancy Bowden

Martin Balsam

Martin Balsam

as Police Chief Mark Dutton

Jack Kruschen

Jack Kruschen

as Attorney Dave Grafton

Telly Savalas

Telly Savalas

as Private Detective Charles Sievers

Barrie Chase

Barrie Chase

as Diane Taylor

Paul Comi

Paul Comi

as Garner

John McKee

John McKee

as Officer Marconi

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Cape Fear (1962) Official Trailer Gregory Peck Movie HD

Rod Lurie on CAPE FEAR

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cape Fear?â–Ľ

Cape Fear is a Thriller, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1962-04-12.

Who are the main actors in Cape Fear?â–Ľ

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

Where can I watch Cape Fear online?â–Ľ

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Cape Fear is available.

Is Cape Fear based on a true story?â–Ľ

Now he had only one weapon left—murder!

What is the IMDb rating of Cape Fear?â–Ľ

Cape Fear has an IMDb rating of 7.4/10 based on 588 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Cape Fear?â–Ľ

The movie had a production budget of $35,000,000 and earned $103,000,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Cape Fear?â–Ľ

The soundtrack was composed by Melville-Talbot Productions, Universal Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Cape Fear filmed?â–Ľ

Cape Fear was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Cape Fear?â–Ľ

The total runtime of Cape Fear is 105 minutes.

Is Cape Fear suitable for kids?â–Ľ

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Cape Fear?â–Ľ

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Cape Fear.

Does Cape Fear have a post-credit scene?â–Ľ

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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