Max Cady is a psychopath just released from prison for rape. He is out seeking revenge from his lawyer Sam Bowden who he believes deliberately held back important information about his case during the trial, which could have kept him out of jail. He sets off to terrorise Bowden, his wife and even goes after their 15 year old daughter
Cast: Jessica Lange, Nick Nolte, Robert De Niro
Crew: Martin Scorsese (Director)
Genres: Thriller
Release Dates: 15 Nov 1991 (India)
Did you know? Martin Scorsese was reportedly creeped out by the thick accent Robert De Niro used to play Max Cady. As a joke, De Niro would call Scorsese's house, leaving voicemails as Cady. Read More
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Direction
Director
Production
Executive Producer
Film Type:
Feature
Language:
English
Colour Info:
Color
Frame Rate:
24 fps
Aspect Ratio:
2.35:1
Stereoscopy:
No
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Trivia:
Martin Scorsese was reportedly creeped out by the thick accent Robert De Niro used to play Max Cady. As a joke, De Niro would call Scorsese's house, leaving voicemails as Cady.
The high school auditorium scene was completely improvised by Robert De Niro and Juliette Lewis, and was done on the first take.
Steven Spielberg was originally set to direct, but later recommended Martin Scorsese for the job. He personally called Scorsese, letting him know that this was a commercial film that had potential to be a hit, which would exercise more power for Scorsese to make his films.
Robert De Niro's tattoos were made of vegetable dyes, which faded after a few months.
The high school auditorium scene was completely improvised by Robert De Niro and Juliette Lewis, and was done on the first take.
Steven Spielberg was originally set to direct, but later recommended Martin Scorsese for the job. He personally called Scorsese, letting him know that this was a commercial film that had potential to be a hit, which would exercise more power for Scorsese to make his films.
Robert De Niro's tattoos were made of vegetable dyes, which faded after a few months.
