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1991 · 128 min · R

Cape Fear

Directed by Martin Scorsese · Drama, Crime, Thriller

Cape Fear (1991) is a Drama film, directed by Martin Scorsese set in North Carolina during the 1990s. It runs 128 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of revenge and guilt & shame run throughout.

Composer
Elmer BernsteinBernard Herrmann
Cinematography
Freddie Francis
Cast
Robert De NiroNick NolteJessica LangeJuliette LewisJoe Don BakerRobert MitchumGregory PeckMartin Balsam

The world of this film

Setting

Where
North Carolina
Setting
Suburban
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Themes
RevengeGuilt & Shame
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Slow Burn
Based on
Pure Fiction

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