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Cape Fear 1962 Directed by J. Lee Thompson

Now he had only one weapon left—murder!

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Budget $35,000,000
Revenue $103,000,000
Release Date 12 April 1962
105 mins
Cast
Gregory Peck Sam Bowden
Robert Mitchum Max Cady
Polly Bergen Peggy Bowden
Martin Balsam Police Chief Mark Dutton
Lori Martin Nancy Bowden
Jack Kruschen Attorney Dave Grafton
Telly Savalas Private Detective Charles Sievers
Barrie Chase Diane Taylor
Paul Comi Garner
John McKee Officer Marconi
Page Slattery Deputy Kersek
Ward Ramsey Officer Brown
Will Wright Dr. Pearsall
Joan Staley Waitress
Norma Yost Ticket Clerk
Mack Williams Dr. Lowney
Tom Newman Lt. Gervasi
Bunny Rhea Pianist
Alan Wells Young Blade
Allan Ray Young Blade
Paul Levitt Police Operator
Kenner G. Kemp Extra at Bar / Table Extra at Bar (uncredited)
Bob Noble Pedestrian (uncredited)
Jeffrey Sayre Bar Patron (uncredited)
Hal Taggart Juror (uncredited)
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