Cape Fear

Name: Cape Fear
Director: Martin Scorsese
Genre: Drama, Crime, Thriller
Released: 1991-01-01
Duration: 128 min
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Robert De Niro, Nick Nolte, Jessica Lange, Juliette Lewis, Joe Don Baker

1991Dir. Martin Scorsese2h 8m

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Runtime2h 8m

Released1991

Budget$35M

Box office$182.3M

DirectorMartin Scorsese

About This Movie

Cape Fear is a gritty dive into psychological terror, dir. by Scorsese. De Niro as Cady is unsettling, really leans into this menacing character. The atmosphere is thick with tension, and the cinematography pulls you in, almost like a nightmare unfolding. The pacing is deliberate, building dread as Sam Bowden, played by Nick Nolte, grapples with his past mistakes. The performances are strong; you can feel the desperation and fear. Scorsese's use of practical effects and heightened reality adds to that edge. This ain't just a thriller, it's a study of moral decay and vengeance, right down to the haunting score by Elmer Bernstein. Worth revisiting for its raw, uncompromising edge.

Released in 1991, a remake of the 1962 classic.Filmed in North Carolina, with distinct visual style.Features practical effects for heightened realism.Elmer Bernstein's score adds a chilling depth.