Cape Fear (1991)
Sam Bowden has always provided for his family's future. But the past is coming back to haunt them.
Storyline
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.
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Movie Details
| Original title | Cape Fear |
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| Release date | Nov 15, 1991 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | fear, psychological thriller, revenge, remake, small town, child abuse, prison, rape, stalking, lawyer, cigar smoking, houseboat |
FAQ
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.
When was Cape Fear released?
Cape Fear was released on Nov 15, 1991 (status: Released).
Who directed Cape Fear?
Martin Scorsese directed Cape Fear.
What is the TMDB rating of Cape Fear?
Cape Fear has a TMDB rating of 7.3/10 from 4,029 votes.