In 1991, "Cape fear" directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Robert De Niro and Nick Nolt was released. The film is a remake of the 1962 version directed by J. Lee Thompson and starring Gregory Pike and Robert Mitchum. It is an indisputable fact that, in addition to the technical advantages, the classic remake is rarely successful, and 1991's "Cape of Horror" is excellent.
1962 Cape of Horror
1991 Cape of Horror
Martin Scorsese's directing ability needless to say, the key is Robert De Niro's portrayal of the character of Max Cady, which has reached an unforgettable level. His "methodistic" acting ability, which is infinitely close to the role, has polished the credibility of this criminal in form.
Robert De Niro played Max Cady in Cape Fear
We all know that in order to play Travis in "Taxi Driver", De Niro actually obtained a taxi driver's license in New York and operated it for a long time. In order to play Jack Lamotta in "Angry Bull", De Niro began boxing training under the guidance of LaMotta himself, playing the level of the world's top ten in the middleweight at the time, and gaining 60 pounds for playing the late-stage sloppy Lamota............
Taxi Driver
Raging Bull
In "Cape of Horror", in order to play max, a fierce, evil criminal who chases after a lawyer's family, Robert De Niro subversively transforms himself. He first carried out hard training, transformed himself into a muscular macho man, can complete the difficult body movements in the film, coupled with the frightening tattoo effect of the whole body, resulting in a strong sense of oppression, making people feel chilling.
Robert De Niro plays Max Cady
In order to be closer to the character traits in appearance, De Niro reached a paranoid degree in the handling of details. He underwent plastic surgery on his teeth for $5,000, and after the film was made, he spent another $20,000 to restore it to its original appearance. The final effect made max's character even more hateful.
Cape Of Horror
If someone asks who is the role model of an actor, Robert De Niro is undoubtedly the most representative.
Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese
It is worth mentioning that the original director of "Cape of Horror" was Steven Spielberg, at that time, Martin Scorsese had the shooting plan of "Schindler's List" in his hands, and by chance, they exchanged "jobs"............ Although "Cape of Horror" as a whole is not up to the level of absolute classics, this exchange has made "Schindler's List" such a masterpiece of film history.
Steven Spielberg
Martin Scorsese
Stills from Schindler's List