Cape Fear
"Now he had only one weapon left—murder!"
Originally released in 1962. Cape Fear is a thriller/drama film. directed by J. Lee Thompson.
Starring Gregory Peck, Robert Mitchum, and Polly Bergen
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 12, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (605 votes)
Budget
$35M
Production budget
Box Office
$103M
2.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $35,000,000
- Revenue
- $103,000,000
Production Companies
- Melville-Talbot Productions
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 vio...
Who directed Cape Fear?
Cape Fear was directed by J. Lee Thompson.
How long is Cape Fear?
Cape Fear has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Cape Fear released?
Cape Fear was released on April 12, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cape Fear?
The main cast of Cape Fear includes Gregory Peck, Robert Mitchum, Polly Bergen, Martin Balsam, Lori Martin.
Is Cape Fear worth watching?
Cape Fear has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 605 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.