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Cape Fear
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Cape Fear

Thu, Apr 12, 1962
  • Thriller
  • Drama
  • Crime
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

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.

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasThu, Apr 12, 1962Miamy and Fort Lauderdale Premiere
GB
  • In CinemasThu, Jan 10, 1963
CA
  • In CinemasSun, May 20, 1962
AU
  • In CinemasFri, Jul 20, 1962
FR
  • In CinemasWed, Oct 31, 1962
DE
  • In CinemasFri, Aug 17, 1962West Germany Premiere
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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Gregory Peck
    Gregory Peck
    as Sam Bowden
  • Robert Mitchum
    Robert Mitchum
    as Max Cady
  • Polly Bergen
    Polly Bergen
    as Peggy Bowden
  • Martin Balsam
    Martin Balsam
    as Police Chief Mark Dutton
  • Lori Martin
    Lori Martin
    as Nancy Bowden
  • Jack Kruschen
    Jack Kruschen
    as Attorney Dave Grafton
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