A lawyer's family is stalked by a man he once helped put in jail.
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| Gregory Peck | ... | ||
| Robert Mitchum | ... | ||
| Polly Bergen | ... | ||
| Lori Martin | ... | ||
| Martin Balsam | ... | ||
| Jack Kruschen | ... |
Attorney Dave Grafton
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Paul Comi | ... |
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John McKee | ... |
Officer Marconi
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Page Slattery | ... |
Deputy Kersek
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Ward Ramsey | ... |
Officer Brown
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Judge
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Dr. Pearsall
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Waitress
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Small-town lawyer Sam Bowden's life becomes torturous when Max Cady re-enters his life. Cady went to jail for 8 years after Bowden testified that Cady attacked a young woman. Now that Cady has been released, he begins to terrorize Bowden and his family, particularly targeting Bowden's daughter, Nancy. Initially, Cady uses his newfound knowledge of the law (learned in prison) to annoy the Bowdens, then poisons the family dog... Who's next ? Written by Chris Holland <[email protected]>
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The Original Masterpiece Of Revenge, Confrontation And Murder! See more »Certificate:
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12 April 1962 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Cabo de miedo See more »Company Credits
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Robert Mitchum was born for this role. He played the evil Max Cady as though Cady's spirit was actually inside him. Cady was a psychopathic murderer who became obsessed with a couple and their daughter. To counteract this persistent attention, the couple hired a security agent. When this went terribly wrong, the family made a run for their houseboat. Unfortunately, Cady was wise to them leading to a nail biting finale. 5 stars go to this great film.