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Cape Fear (1991)

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.

  • Drama
  • Crime
  • Thriller

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Robert De NiroRobert De NiroMax Cady
  • Photo of Nick NolteNick NolteSam Bowden
  • Photo of Jessica LangeJessica LangeLeigh Bowden
  • Photo of Juliette LewisJuliette LewisDanielle Bowden
  • Photo of Joe Don BakerJoe Don BakerClaude Kersek
  • Photo of Robert MitchumRobert MitchumLieutenant Elgart
  • Photo of Gregory PeckGregory PeckLee Heller
  • Photo of Martin BalsamMartin BalsamJudge
  • Photo of Illeana DouglasIlleana DouglasLori Davis
  • Photo of Fred ThompsonFred ThompsonTom Broadbent

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