Sam Bowden witnesses a rape committed by Max Cady and testifies against him. When released after 8 years in prison, Cady begins stalking Bowden and his family but is always clever enough not to violate the law.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorJ. Lee Thompson

WriterJames R. Webb

CinematographerSam Leavitt

ComposerBernard Herrmann

EditorGeorge Tomasini

ProducerSy Bartlett

Cast

Gregory Peckas Sam Bowden

Robert Mitchumas Max Cady

Polly Bergenas Peggy Bowden

Martin Balsamas Police Chief Mark Dutton

Lori Martinas Nancy Bowden

Jack Kruschenas Attorney Dave Grafton

Telly Savalasas Private Detective Charles Sievers

Barrie Chaseas Diane Taylor

Paul Comias Garner

John McKeeas Officer Marconi

Page Slatteryas Deputy Kersek

Ward Ramseyas Officer Brown

Edward Plattas Judge

Will Wrightas Dr. Pearsall

Joan Staleyas Waitress

Norma Yostas Ticket Clerk

Mack Williamsas Dr. Lowney

Tom Newmanas Lt. Gervasi

Alan Reynoldsas Vernon

Herb Armstrongas Waiter

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Both directed by J. Lee Thompson