Cape Fear (1962) Thriller Drama
Cape Fear (1962) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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IMDB: ☆ 7.7/10
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Cape Fear Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Small-town lawyer Sam Bowden"s life becomes torturous when Max Cady re-enters his life. Cady went to jail for 8 years after Bowden testified that Cady attacked a young woman. Now that Cady has been released, he begins to terrorize Bowden and his family, particularly targeting Bowden"s daughter, Nancy. Initially, Cady uses his newfound knowledge of the law (learned in prison) to annoy the Bowdens, then poisons the family dog... Who"s next ?
Tagline: Now, he had only one weapon left - Murder!...To prevent an even more shocking crime!
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Cape Fear Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1962 (more 1962 movies)
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Cape Fear Release Dates In Theaters: Jun 28, 1962
Writers: John D. MacDonald, James R. Webb
Producers: Sy Bartlett
Editors: George Tomasini
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Cape Fear Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Gregory Peck | ... | Sam Bowden |
| Robert Mitchum | ... | Max Cady |
| Polly Bergen | ... | Peggy Bowden |
| Lori Martin | ... | Nancy Bowden |
| Martin Balsam | ... | Police Chief Mark Dutton |
| Jack Kruschen | ... | Attorney Dave Grafton |
| Telly Savalas | ... | Private Detective Charles Sievers |
| Barrie Chase | ... | Diane Taylor |
| Paul Comi | ... | Garner |
| John McKee | ... | Officer Marconi |
| Page Slattery | ... | Deputy Kersek |
| Ward Ramsey | ... | Officer Brown |
| Edward Platt | ... | Judge |
| Will Wright | ... | Dr. Pearsall |
| Joan Staley | ... | Waitress |
| Norma Yost | ... | Ticket Clerk |
| Mack Williams | ... | Dr. Lowney |
| Tom Newman | ... | Lt. Gervasi (as Thomas Newman) |
| Alan Reynolds | ... | Vernon |
| Herb Armstrong | ... | Waiter |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Gregory Peck, as Sam Bowden, passed away at age 87 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 2½" (1.9 m) - Robert Mitchum, as Max Cady, passed away at age 79 in Santa Barbara, California, USA.
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Law Bat Mai Cham | Bob Mitchum - Polly Bergen, as Peggy Bowden, passed away at age 84 in Southbury, Connecticut, USA.
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Polly Burgin - Lori Martin – Nancy Bowden
- Martin Balsam, as Police Chief Mark Dutton, passed away at age 76 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Jack Kruschen, as Attorney Dave Grafton, passed away at age 80 in Chandler, Arizona, USA.
Sign: Pisces - Telly Savalas, as Private Detective Charles Sievers, passed away at age 72 in Universal City, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Telly Aristoteles Savalas | Telli Savales | Telly Savales - Barrie Chase (b. October 20, 1933) – Diane Taylor
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Paul Comi, as Garner, passed away at age 84 in Pasadena, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius - John McKee, as Officer Marconi, passed away at age 96 in V.
Sign: Capricorn
Also known as: John KcKee | John R. McKee - Page Slattery, as Deputy Kersek, passed away at age 52 in San Diego, California, USA.
Sign: Capricorn - Ward Ramsey, as Officer Brown, passed away at age 60 in San Bernard.
Sign: Libra - Edward Platt, as Judge, passed away at age 58 in Santa Monica, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Edward C. Platt | Ed Platt - Will Wright, as Dr. Pearsall, passed away at age 68 in Hollywood, California, USA.
Sign: Aries
Also known as: William H. Wright - Joan Staley, as Waitress, passed away at age 79 in Valencia, California, USA.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
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