Cape Fear (1991)
Movie 2h 8m ★ 7.2/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
Released in 1991, Cape Fear is a crime, drama and thriller movie. It is directed by Martin Scorsese. The cast includes Robert De Niro, Illeana Douglas and Juliette Lewis. The running time is 2h 8m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.2 out of 10.
63Tonight Score Well rated, a classic.
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.
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Cast & crew
- Martin ScorseseDirector
- Robert De Niroas Max Cady
- Illeana Douglasas Lori Davis
- Juliette Lewisas Danielle Bowden
- Nick Nolteas Sam Bowden
- Joe Don Bakeras Claude Kersek
- Jessica Langeas Leigh Bowden
- Fred Thompsonas Tom Broadbent
- Martin Balsamas Judge
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Questions about Cape Fear
- What genre is Cape Fear?
- Cape Fear is categorised as Crime, Drama, Thriller.
- Who stars in Cape Fear?
- Robert De Niro, Illeana Douglas, Juliette Lewis, Nick Nolte, Joe Don Baker appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Cape Fear?
- Martin Scorsese directed Cape Fear.
- How long is Cape Fear?
- Cape Fear runs for 2h 8m (128 minutes).
- Is Cape Fear worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.2/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Cape Fear?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
