Cape Fear
"Sam Bowden has always provided for his family's future. But the past is coming back to haunt them."
Originally released in 1991. Cape Fear is a drama/crime film. directed by Martin Scorsese. With a runtime of 2h 8m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Robert De Niro, Nick Nolte, and Jessica Lange
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 13, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
2h 8m
128 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (3,738 votes)
Budget
$35M
Production budget
Box Office
$182.3M
5.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $35,000,000
- Revenue
- $182,300,000
Production Companies
- Amblin Entertainment
- Cappa Productions
- Tribeca Productions
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed Cape Fear?
Cape Fear was directed by Martin Scorsese.
How long is Cape Fear?
Cape Fear has a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes (128 minutes total).
When was Cape Fear released?
Cape Fear was released on November 13, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cape Fear?
The main cast of Cape Fear includes Robert De Niro, Nick Nolte, Jessica Lange, Juliette Lewis, Joe Don Baker.
Is Cape Fear worth watching?
Cape Fear has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 3,738 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.