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Cape Fear

Date: 1991
Type: Drama / Thriller
Rating: 4 Stars 4/5
Colour: Yes
Director: Martin Scorsese
Producer:

Comment/Synopsis

A lawyer (Nick Nolte) fails to defend a man (Robert De Niro) properly on a rape charge. Years later he is released from jail and comes back to get revenge on him and his wife (Jessica Lange) and daughter (Juliette Lewis). A taught and tense drama, well played by the main leading actors.

Actors


Robert DeNiroRobert De Niro
Nick NolteNick Nolte
Jessica LangeJessica Lange
Robert MitchumRobert Mitchum
Gregory PeckGregory Peck
Juliette LewisJuliette Lewis
Joe Don Baker
Martin Balsam
Illeana DouglasIlleana Douglas
Fred Thompson
Tamara Jones

Oscars

Nomination Best Actor - Robert De Niro
Nomination Best Supporting Actress - Juliette Lewis
Production
Amblin Entertainment
Cape Fear