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Cape Fear

A man, cleared of a wrongful rape conviction after years in prison, exacts revenge on the lawyer who freed him, targeting the lawyer's family in a terrifying campaign.

Max Cady, imprisoned for a brutal assault, uses his time to refine his physique and master literature, plotting a vengeful campaign against the lawyer who sent him to jail. Upon his 14-year sentence expiration, Cady unleashes his wrath.

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Info about Cape Fear

Studio(s): Amblin Entertainment, Cappa Productions

Originally Released: United States, Nov 15, 1991

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $182,291,969.00

Budget: $35,000,000.00

Genres:Thriller, Crime, Drama

Main Cast

Robert De NiroRobert De NiroMax Cady
Nick NolteNick NolteSam Bowden
Jessica LangeJessica LangeLeigh Bowden
Juliette LewisJuliette LewisDanielle Bowden
Joe Don BakerJoe Don BakerClaude Kersek
Robert MitchumRobert MitchumLieutenant Elgart
Gregory PeckGregory PeckLee Heller
Martin BalsamMartin BalsamJudge
Illeana DouglasIlleana DouglasLori Davis
Fred ThompsonFred ThompsonTom Broadbent
Zully MonteroZully MonteroGraciella
Edgar Allan Poe IVEdgar Allan Poe IVPrisoner
Rod BallRod BallPrisoner
W. Paul BodieW. Paul BodiePrisoner
Antoni CoroneAntoni CoroneCorrections Officer
Tamara JonesTamara JonesIce Cream Cashier
Roger PrettoRoger PrettoRacquetball Colleague
Parris BucknerParris BucknerRacquetball Colleague
Will KnickerbockerWill KnickerbockerDetective
Mary Ellen O'BrienMary Ellen O'BrienParade Watcher
Jody WilsonJody WilsonParade Watcher
C.C. CostiganC.C. CostiganWaitress
Domenica Cameron-ScorseseDomenica Cameron-ScorseseDanny's Girlfriend
Billy D. LucasBilly D. LucasBig Man #2
Ken CollinsKen CollinsBig Man #3
Catherine ScorseseCatherine ScorseseFruit Stand Customer
Charles ScorseseCharles ScorseseFruit Stand Customer
Jackie DavisJackie DavisJimmy the Dockmaster
Ken WatersKen WatersBar Patron (uncredited)
Esther RolleEsther RolleWoman Watching Cady Get Out from Under the Car (uncredited)

Creators

Martin ScorseseMartin ScorseseDirector
John D. MacDonaldJohn D. MacDonaldNovel
Wesley StrickWesley StrickScreenplay

More Cape Fear Content

Theatrical Trailer

Theatrical Trailer

The Stakeout for Max Cady

The Stakeout for Max Cady

Illeana Douglas on CAPE FEAR

Illeana Douglas on CAPE FEAR

Cape Fear (1991) - Trailer

Cape Fear (1991) - Trailer

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