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Cape Fear (1991)

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User Rating: 7.2/10 (34,562 votes)
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Overview

Director:
Martin Scorsese
Writers (WGA):
John D. MacDonald (novel)
James R. Webb (earlier screenplay)
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Release Date:
13 November 1991 (USA) more view trailer
Genre:
Crime | Horror | Thriller more
Tagline:
There is nothing in the dark that isn't there in the light. Except fear. more
Plot:
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 synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 3 wins & 8 nominations more
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A disturbing and intense thriller more

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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for strong violence, and for language.
Runtime:
128 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby SR
Filming Locations:
Florida, USA more
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Trivia:
This was Scorsese's first picture to be shot in 2.35 : 1 aspect ratio. more
Goofs:
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. more
Quotes:
Max Cady: Counselor! Come out, come out, wherever you are! more
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35 out of 44 people found the following comment useful:-
A disturbing and intense thriller, 26 January 2005
9/10
Author: Kristine (kristinedrama14@msn.com) from Chicago, Illinois

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.

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