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.
Gregory Peck | Sam Bowden |
Robert Mitchum | Max Cady |
Polly Bergen | Peggy Bowden |
Lori Martin | Nancy Bowden |
Martin Balsam | Police Chief Mark Dutton |
Telly Savalas | Private Detective Charles Sievers |
Barrie Chase | Diane Taylor |
Paul Comi | George Garner |
John McKee | Officer Marconi |
Page Slattery | Deputy Kersek |
Ward Ramsey | Officer Brown |
Edward Platt | Judge |