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Cape Fear

1991 · 128 min · Director: Martin Scorsese

Cape Fear (1991) is a crime drama, directed by Martin Scorsese. It stars Robert De Niro and Nick Nolte. Much of the story takes place behind bars. The 128-minute film holds an audience score of 7.3/10.

What Cape Fear Is About

Martin Scorsese's 1991 film has a man released from prison come after his former lawyer. Years earlier the lawyer withheld information against him. The threat turns towards the family. The film does not clear the lawyer either; the narrative draws its tension from nothing being possible within the law. It is a remake of a 1962 film. Robert De Niro and Juliette Lewis were nominated. The violence and the scenes of sexual threat are hard. Who it's for: those who like psychological thrillers. Who it's not for: viewers troubled by a scene of sexual threat against a young character.

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What is Cape Fear about?

Martin Scorsese's 1991 film has a man released from prison come after his former lawyer. Years earlier the lawyer withheld information against him.

Where can I watch Cape Fear?

Cape Fear is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Cape Fear?

Cape Fear runs for 128 minutes (2h 8m).

When did Cape Fear come out?

Cape Fear was released in 1991.

Who directed Cape Fear?

Cape Fear was directed by Martin Scorsese.

Who stars in Cape Fear?

Cape Fear stars Robert De Niro, Nick Nolte, Jessica Lange, Juliette Lewis.

What is Cape Fear's rating?

Cape Fear holds 7.3/10 on IMDb and 7.3/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 73 out of 100.

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