What Bob Wore: A Sartorial Appreciation of the Notable Costumes Worn by Robert De Niro in Martin Scorsese’s Films
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All Eras

Period Film

Formal Wear

Musical Takes a Dark Turn

Hubris: The Aftermath of Fame

Casual Dress

V-Day Meet-Cute

In the Ring

Non-Period Film

Formal Wear

Rupert: Armchair Comedian in his Mother's House

Can't Take No For an Answer

Amateur Goes Rogue- And Kills It

Casual Dress

Tiny Hat Intro: Our first look at Bob in Marty's Films

Rakish grin, terrible hair

NYC Loner

We ARE the People

The Illustrated Man Behind Bars

Freedom

Stalking Continues

Loud Moviegoer

Stalking Continues

Film Details:

  • Film Title: Cape Fear
  • Film Year: 1991
  • Character Name: Max Cady
  • Cinematography: colorFilm
  • Scorsese Cameo? false

Here is more information about the costume and how it informs the character:

  • Clothing Articles: Navy LaCoste sweater, red polo shirt with white, narrow, horizontal stripes
  • Hairstyle: Greasy
  • Props: High school stagecraft scenery
  • Costume Style: Casual Dress
  • Facial Hair? false
  • Bare Chested? false
  • Tattoos? true
  • Headwear? true

Max Cady’s attacks on Bowden’s family take a darker and nasty turn as he pursues his daughter Danielle (played by Juliette Lewis) at her high school while she rehearses a monologue to an empty auditorium. Ostensibly as a way to blend into “respectable” society while he breaks into the local high school, Cady appears out of place in a preppy red white and navy striped polo shirt and Lacoste sweater.

Did you know? Bob would call Scorsese's house and leave voicemails as Cady using his thick accent, knowing that it creeped him out. (via IMDb)

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