Cape Fear

Based On the book by John D. MacDonald

Cape Fear is a 1962 American southern gothic psychological thriller film directed by J. Lee Thompson, from a screenplay by James R. Webb, adapting the 1957 novel The Executioners by John D. MacDonald. It stars Gregory Peck as Sam Bowden, an attorney and family man who is stalked by a violent psychopath and ex-con named Max Cady (played by Robert Mitchum), who is bent on revenge for Bowden's role in his conviction eight years prior. The film co-stars Polly Bergen and features Lori Martin, Martin Balsam, Jack Kruschen, Telly Savalas, and Barrie Chase in supporting roles. Produced by Peck's company Melville Productions and distributed by Universal Pictures, the film includes several key cast and crew who had previously worked with director Alfred Hitchcock, including editor George Tomasini and composer Bernard Herrmann.

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Release date:

1962

Director:

J. Lee Thompson

Cast:

Gregory Peck, Robert Mitchum, Martin Balsam, Polly Bergen, Lori Martin

Genre:

Crime, Thriller, Horror, Drama, Film noir

Country:

United States

Language:

English

Year page:

1962 in adaptations