Review of Cape Fear (1991) by Hobie P — 05 Feb 2012

Nope Robert De Niro deserves a better role than this.

This review of Cape Fear (1991) was written by Hobie P on 05 Feb 2012.

Cape Fear has generally received very positive reviews.

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