Cape Fear

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.

Tagline

“Sam Bowden has always provided for his family's future. But the past is coming back to haunt them.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama, Crime, Thriller

Director

Martin Scorsese

Original Language

EN

What is Cape Fear about?

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.

Who directed Cape Fear?

Cape Fear was directed by Martin Scorsese.

When was Cape Fear released?

Cape Fear was released on November 13, 1991.

How long is Cape Fear?

Cape Fear has a runtime of 2h 8m.

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