What Bob Wore: A Sartorial Appreciation of the Notable Costumes Worn by Robert De Niro in Martin Scorsese’s Films
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1973 Tiny Hat Intro: Our first look at Bob in Marty's Films
Rakish grin, terrible hair
1976 NYC Loner
We ARE the People
1977 V-Day Meet-Cute
Musical Takes a Dark Turn
1980 In the Ring
Hubris: The Aftermath of Fame
1982 Rupert: Armchair Comedian in his Mother's House
Can't Take No For an Answer
Amateur Goes Rogue- And Kills It
1991 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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