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Cape Fear (1991)

7.3/10 1991 2h 8m
CrimeDramaThriller
1991 • R • 128 min • Crime, Drama, Thriller
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★ 7.3 / 10  IMDb
Crime Drama Thriller
DirectorMartin Scorsese
WriterJohn D. MacDonald, James R. Webb, Wesley Strick
StarsRobert De Niro, Nick Nolte, Jessica Lange
LanguageEnglish
CountryUnited States
Box Office: $79,091,969

About Cape Fear

Imprisoned for brutally assaulting a young girl, Max Cady spends his time in jail wisely – reading literature, sculpting his body to perfection and planning his violent revenge on the defence lawyer w…

Ratings & Reviews

7.3/10
IMDb
77%
Rotten Tomatoes
73/100
Metacritic
🏆 Nominated for 2 Oscars. 5 wins & 21 nominations total

Cast & Crew

Director
Martin Scorsese
Writer
John D. MacDonald
Writer
James R. Webb
Actor
Robert De Niro
Actor
Nick Nolte
Actor
Jessica Lange
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7.3/10
IMDb Rating
2h 8min
Runtime
1991
Year

FAQ: Cape Fear (1991)

What genre is Cape Fear (1991)?
Cape Fear (1991) is listed as Crime, Drama, Thriller.
How long is Cape Fear (1991)?
Cape Fear (1991) has a runtime of 2h 8min (128 minutes).

Movie Info

Year 1991
Rating 7.3/10
Duration 2h 8m
Genre Thriller

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