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.



Polly Bergen
Peggy Bowden

Martin Balsam
Police Chief Mark Dutton

Lori Martin
Nancy Bowden

Jack Kruschen
Attorney Dave Grafton

Telly Savalas
Private Detective Charles Sievers

Barrie Chase
Diane Taylor