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Mood:
- DisturbingRoughSuspensefulTense
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Plot:
- Criminal's RevengeDomestic DisturbanceMind GameStalkingVengeancePsychologicalDangerous AttractionSexual Abuse more...
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Genres:
- CrimeDramaThrillerNeo Noir
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Time/Period:
- 20th Century60s
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Place:
- Small Town
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Based on:
- Based on Book
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Attitudes:
- SeriousRealistic
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Cape Fear, 1962
English
USA
Profile of Cape Fear
Cape Fear can be described as disturbing, tense, and rough. The plot revolves around domestic disturbances, sexual abuse, and stalking. The main genres are drama, thriller, and crime. In terms of style, Cape Fear is neo-noir. In approach, it is serious and realistic. It is set, at least in part, in a small town. Cape Fear takes place in the 1960s. It is based on a book.
Summary of Cape Fear
After an eight-year prison sentence for rape, Max Cady (Robert Mitchum) targets Sam Bowden (Gregory Peck), one of the lawyers who sent him away. When Max finds Sam and his family, he begins a terrifying stalking spree, intending to ruin Sam's life. Desperate to protect his wife and daughter, Sam makes every effort to send Max back to jail. But when his attempts fail, Sam realizes that he must take matters into his own hands if he wants to rid his life of Max for good.
Details
| Language: | English |
| Country: | USA |
| Release date: | 12 April 1962 |
| Runtime: | 105 min |
Cast and Crew
as Sam Bowden
as Max Cady
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