Cape Fear
Crime, Horror, Thriller
Universal Studios  (1991) 128 mins R

7.2 (37,052 votes)
Master filmmaker Martin Scorsese brings heart-pounding suspense to one of the most acclaimed thrillers of all time.

Fourteen years after being imprisoned, vicious psychopath Max Cady (Robert De Niro) emerges with a single-minded mission: to seek revenge on his attorney Sam Bowden (Nick Nolte).

Cady becomes a terrifying presence as he menacingly circles Bowden's increasingly unstable family. Realizing he is legally powerless to protect his beautiful wife Leigh (Jessica Lange) and his troubled teenage daughter Danielle (Juliette Lewis), Sam resorts to unorthodox measures which lead to an unforgettable showdown on Cape Fear.

Visually stunning images and brilliant performances from a talented cast highlight this roller-coaster ride through relentless psychological torment....

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Cast and Crew
Nick Nolte  ......  Sam Bowden
Jessica Lange  ......  Leigh Bowden
Robert De Niro  ......  Max Cady
Robert Mitchum  ......  Lieutenant Elgart
Gregory Peck  ......  Lee Heller
Juliette Lewis  ......  Danielle Bowden
Director  .....  Martin Scorsese
Producer  .....  Barbara De Fina; Kathleen Kennedy; Robert De Niro
Writer  .....  Wesley Strick; John D. MacDonald; James R. Webb
Notes
Goofs:
Continuity: The recorded threat was different to the actual threat made to Cady. (more)

Trivia:
For the first time in Scorsese's career, he allowed the screenwriter, Wesley Strick, on the set during filming. (more)

Filming Locations:
Florida, USA (more)

Quotes:
Lieutenant Elgart: So what happened, your wife let the dog out and Cady abducted him and...
Sam Bowden: No, my wife didn't let the dog out.
Lieutenant Elgart: So he came into the house? Now that's illegal entry...
Sam Bowden: No, he didn't come into the house either. Now look, I'm not a cop, I don't know how he did it, all I know is that he DID it.
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Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 3 wins & 8 nominations (more)