Cape Fear (1991)

Sam Bowden has always provided for his family's future. But the past is coming back to haunt them.

Cape Fear (1991) poster

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.

Director: Martin Scorsese
Genre: Drama, Crime, Thriller
Runtime: 128 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Elmer Bernstein, Bernard Herrmann
Cinematography: Freddie Francis
Editing: Thelma Schoonmaker
Production: Amblin Entertainment, Cappa Productions, Tribeca Productions, Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $35M
Box Office: $182M
Original Language: en

Themes

Abusive Father and Deep Traumas, Betrayal from the Closest Friend, In the Shadow of an Obsessive Girlfriend, Child Abuse and Hidden Scars, Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering

Keywords

prison, small town, child abuse, rape, houseboat, cigar smoking, remake, revenge, stalking, lawyer, psychological thriller, fear, rebellious daughter, rapist, private detective

Trailer

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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 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.
Who directed Cape Fear?
Cape Fear was directed by Martin Scorsese.
Who stars in Cape Fear?
Cape Fear stars Robert De Niro, Nick Nolte, Jessica Lange, Juliette Lewis, Joe Don Baker, Robert Mitchum.
How long is Cape Fear?
Cape Fear has a runtime of 2h 8m (128 minutes).
What genre is Cape Fear?
Cape Fear is a Drama, Crime, Thriller film.
What is the budget of Cape Fear?
Cape Fear had a budget of $35M.
How much did Cape Fear gross?
Cape Fear grossed $182M worldwide.
Where was Cape Fear produced?
Cape Fear was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Cape Fear?
The themes of Cape Fear include: Abusive Father and Deep Traumas, Betrayal from the Closest Friend, In the Shadow of an Obsessive Girlfriend, Child Abuse and Hidden Scars, Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering.