SHOP CAPE FEAR
IMDb >
Cape Fear (1991)
![[Add to My Movies]](http://i.media-imdb.com/images//tn15/button_addtomymovies.gif){kind=small}
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summaryplot synopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsCape Fear (1991)
photos
board
trailer
details
| Photos (see all 27 | slideshow) | Videos (see all 2) |
          |
  |
Overview
Tagline:
There is nothing in the dark that isn't there in the light. Except fear. morePlot:
A convicted rapist, released from prison after serving a 14 year sentence, stalks the family of the lawyer who originally defended him. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 3 wins & 8 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(18 articles)
Craven not involved in Elm Street remake (From digitalspy. 29 July 2008, 1:20 AM, PDT)
'Nightmare on Elm Street' Names a New Writer (From Get The Big Picture. 23 July 2008, 9:23 AM, PDT)
User Comments:
A disturbing and intense thriller moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)more
Additional Details
MPAA:
Rated R for strong violence, and for language.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
128 minCountry:
USALanguage:
EnglishColor:
Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby SRCertification:
Finland:K-15 (video rating) (2001) | Finland:K-16 (1992) (cut) (video rating) | Finland:K-18 (1992) (uncut) | Brazil:16 | Canada:R | Iceland:16 | Argentina:16 | Australia:M | Chile:18 | France:-12 | Germany:16 | Israel:16 | Norway:15 | Singapore:PG | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | UK:18 | USA:R | Netherlands:16MOVIEmeter: 
No change since last week
why?
Fun Stuff
Trivia:
This was Scorsese's first picture to be shot in 2.35 : 1 aspect ratio. moreGoofs:
Factual errors: At the end of the film, Sam Bowden says that he had to go to hearings before the American Bar Association as a result of his criminal actions toward Cady. But the ABA doesn't license lawyers, nor does it have the authority to disbar them. It is a lobbying group. Bowden would have had to go before the North Carolina Bar Association, given that that the crime occurred in that state. moreMovie Connections:
Referenced in From Puppets to Pixels: Digital Characters in 'Episode II' (2002) (V) moreFAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more
Message Boards
Discuss this title with other users on IMDb message board for Cape Fear (1991) moreRecommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Cape Fear | Halloween | Batman Begins | Desperate Hours | The Liberation of L.B. Jones |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| News articles | IMDb Crime section | IMDb USA section |
| Add this title to MyMovies |
You've pretty much read it in my comments, I am a huge fan of M.S. and R.D. But honestly, I watched "Cape Fear" because I bought "The Simpsons" 5th season on DVD, and I had no idea that the Sideshow Bob episode where he tries to kill Bart was based on this movie. So, I knew I had to rent this movie if it was good enough to parody on "The Simpsons". And it was very disturbing to watch. Robert DeNiro is one of my favorite actors, and he completely freaked me out in this film. Especially the scene between him and Juliette Lewis. Even though in some ways this film is done a little over the top, it all adds together very well. I was very impressed with this film and would recommend it to Martin Scorsesse fans of course. Even though I wouldn't say this was his best work, it is one of his best thrillers though.
9/10