Cape Fear

(1991)Directed by Martin Scorsese128 min · RDrama, Crime, Thriller
Sam Bowden has always provided for his family's future. But the past is coming back to haunt them.

A small Southern town becomes a prison when Max Cady (Robert De Niro), freshly released from fourteen years in prison, arrives at the home of Sam Bowden (Nick Nolte), the lawyer who buried evidence that might have freed him. Sam's family is trapped inside as Cady circles closer each day. By the end Sam and Cady have become mirrors of each other, bound by a violence that neither can escape.

Robert De Niroas Max Cady
Nick Nolteas Sam Bowden
Jessica Langeas Leigh Bowden
Juliette Lewisas Danielle Bowden
Joe Don Bakeras Claude Kersek
Robert Mitchumas Lieutenant Elgart
Gregory Peckas Lee Heller
Illeana Douglasas Lori Davis
Fred Thompsonas Tom Broadbent
Zully Monteroas Graciella
Craig Henneas Prisoner
Forest Burtonas Prisoner
Rod Ballas Prisoner
W. Paul Bodieas Prisoner
Joel Kolkeras Corrections Officer
Antoni Coroneas Corrections Officer
Tamara Jonesas Ice Cream Cashier
Roger Prettoas Racquetball Colleague
Parris Buckneras Racquetball Colleague
Margot Morelandas Secretary
Robert L. Gerlachas Arresting Officer