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FILM FLASHBACK: MARTIN SCORSESE’S CAPE FEAR (1991)

Martin Scorsese’s Cape Fear (1991) remains a standout thriller, anchored by Robert De Niro’s chilling portrayal of an ex-convict seeking revenge. The project has a unique Hollywood backstory - originally developed by Steven Spielberg, it was traded to Scorsese in exchange for Schindler’s List, a decision that shaped two modern classics.

Staring Nick Nolte, Jessica Lange, and Juliette Lewis, with cameos from original cast members Gregory Peck, Martin Balsam, and Robert Mitchum, the thriller filmed key sequences in Palm Beach County.  A B-unit captured boat chase scenes along the Intracoastal Waterway and Jupiter Inlet, with local talent Ellen Jacoby assisting casting and Sherrill Smith serving as a production assistant.