Cape Fear (Film), released 1962 — adapted from The Executioners by John D. MacDonald.
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.
Starring Gregory Peck, Robert Mitchum, Polly Bergen, Martin Balsam, Lori Martin.
Directed by J. Lee Thompson.
