Writing
John D. MacDonald
- Career
Active from 1951 to 2026, with a break from 1994 to 2025, with up to 2 main titles a year.
- Leading roles
- 0top three billing
- Average score
59/100
- Highest rated
Cape Fear80/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 10 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
Rarely in their work
- Wholesome1.4, average 3.4
- Situational Comedy0.8, average 2.7
- Romance2.2, average 3.8
- Physical Comedy1.0, average 2.4
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Psychological Thriller 3
- Iconic Villain Performance 2
- Literary Adaptations 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Robert MitchumActorCape Fear, Cape Fear
Vera MilesActorTravis McGee, Kona Coast
Gregory PeckActorCape Fear, Cape Fear
Stella StevensActorMan-Trap, Linda
Ed NelsonActorThe Girl, the Gold Watch & Everything, Linda
Martin BalsamActorCape Fear, Cape Fear
Bernard HerrmannComposerCape Fear, Cape Fear- EEd WatersWriterMan-Trap, Darker Than Amber
Movies and TV shows
12Type
Role
Score
Decade
Genre
Group by
1990s
2 titles · average score 63
GoodWatch score 53Novel
GoodWatch score 74Novel
1980s
4 titles · average score 59
GoodWatch score 58Novel
Novel
GoodWatch score 59Novel
1970s
2 titles · average score 58
Novel
GoodWatch score 58Novel
1960s
4 titles · average score 54
GoodWatch score 39Novel
GoodWatch score 80Novel
GoodWatch score 59Novel
GoodWatch score 40Novel