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
as Sam Bowden
Robert Mitchum
as Max Cady
Polly Bergen
as Peggy Bowden
Martin Balsam
as Police Chief Mark Dutton
Lori Martin
as Nancy Bowden
Jack Kruschen
as Attorney Dave Grafton
Telly Savalas
as Private Detective Charles Sievers
Barrie Chase
as Diane Taylor
Paul Comi
as Garner
John McKee
as Officer Marconi
Page Slattery
as Deputy Kersek
Ward Ramsey
as Officer Brown
