Cape Fear (1991)

1992 • 128 minutes

About this movie

Fourteen years after being imprisoned, vicious psychopath Max Cady (Robert De Niro) emerges with a single-minded mission: to seek revenge on his attorney Sam Bowden (Nick Nolte). Cady becomes a terrifying presence as he menacingly circles Bowden's increasingly unstable family. Realizing he is legally powerless to protect his beautiful wife Leigh (Jessica Lange) and his troubled teenage daughter Danielle (Juliette Lewis), Sam resorts to unorthodox measures which lead to an unforgettable showdown on Cape Fear. Visually stunning images and brilliant performances from a talented cast highlight this roller-coaster ride through relentless psychological torment.

Ratings and reviews

This movie still delivers ! Great acting by all cast members ! have watched this movie many times and would give this movie 5 stars ***** if the special effects had've been better !

Never remake a seminal classic, Well, they did & De niro just nails it, so so brilliant it can't be compared, just applauded.