UNITED STATES · 1991

Cape Fear

Martin Scorsese
New Hollywood lawyer psychological thriller boat poison psychopath film noir small town ex detainee
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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.

Year1991
CountryUnited States
DirectorMartin Scorsese
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