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Cast & Crew

J. Lee Thompson
Director
Kenner G. Kemp
As Extra at Bar / Table Extra at Bar (uncredited)
Jeffrey Sayre
As Bar Patron (uncredited)
Will Wright
As Dr. Pearsall
Robert Mitchum
As Max Cady
Gregory Peck
As Sam Bowden
Martin Balsam
As Police Chief Mark Dutton
Hal Taggart
As Juror (uncredited)

Frequently asked questions

What is Cape Fear about? Toggle content

A recently released convict seeks revenge against the lawyer he holds responsible for his imprisonment, terrorizing the man's family and putting their lives in danger. As the stakes escalate, the lawyer must confront his own moral limitations and decide how far he will go to protect his loved ones.

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You can stream Cape Fear on: Amazon Prime Apple TV Amazon Store Fandango at Home

What movies are similar to Cape Fear? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Cape Fear include Eyes Without a Face, The Bad Sleep Well, Purple Noon, The Manchurian Candidate, Fail Safe, Blow-Up.

When was Cape Fear released in theaters? Toggle content

Cape Fear was released in theaters on April 12, 1962.