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Cape Fear is a 1962 American noir psychological thriller film starring Gregory Peck, Robert Mitchum, and Polly Bergen. It was adapted by James R. Webb from the 1957 novel The Executioners by John D. MacDonald. The picture was directed by J. Lee Thompson from storyboards devised by original director Alfred Hitchcock and released on April 12, 1962. The film concerns an attorney whose family is stalked by a criminal he helped to send to jail. The supporting cast features Martin Balsam, Telly Savalas and Barrie Chase.
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1962 · 1h 46m · Thriller · Drama · Crime
TMDB 7.4/10 (649 votes)
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.
Directed by J. Lee Thompson
Box office $103M worldwide
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J. Lee ThompsonDirector
Gregory Peckas Sam Bowden
Robert Mitchumas Max Cady
Polly Bergenas Peggy Bowden
Martin Balsamas Police Chief Mark Dutton
Lori Martinas Nancy Bowden
Telly Savalasas Private Detective Charles Sievers
Barrie Chaseas Diane Taylor
Paul Comias Garner
John McKeeas Officer MarconiPPage Slatteryas Deputy Kersek
Ward Ramseyas Officer Brown
Edward Plattas Judge
Will Wrightas Dr. Pearsall