ThrillerDrama

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.

"Now he had only one weapon left—murder!"

Credits

Gregory PeckSam Bowden

Robert MitchumMax Cady

Polly BergenPeggy Bowden

Lori MartinNancy Bowden

Martin BalsamPolice Chief Mark Dutton