Cape Fear Star is a 1991 American psychological thriller film directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Robert De Niro and Nick Nolte. The film follows the story of a convicted rapist, Max Cady, who seeks revenge against his former lawyer, Sam Bowden. Nolte plays the role of Bowden, while De Niro plays the role of Cady. The film was nominated for two Academy Awards and received critical acclaim.