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.

Top Cast

Gregory PeckSam Bowden

Robert MitchumMax Cady

Polly BergenPeggy Bowden

Martin BalsamPolice Chief Mark Dutton

Lori MartinNancy Bowden

Jack KruschenAttorney Dave Grafton

Telly SavalasPrivate Detective Charles Sievers

Barrie ChaseDiane Taylor