Police Chief Mark Dutton — Cape Fear Character Profile

About Police Chief Mark Dutton

A police chief and friend of Sam Bowden. He attempts to intervene against Cady's stalking but is unable to gather sufficient evidence to prove any criminal activity.

Character Facts

Played by

Martin Balsam

Appears in

Cape Fear (1962)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Police Chief Mark Dutton — Alliance Related — Sam Bowden (Gregory Peck)

  Trusted partner seeking legal and official support against Cady's threats.

• Police Chief Mark Dutton — Conflict Related — Max Cady (Robert Mitchum)

  Law enforcement authority unable to legally contain Cady's actions.

• Police Chief Mark Dutton — Power Related — Deputy Kersek (Page Slattery)

  Hierarchical law enforcement relationship where Dutton oversees Kersek's duties.

• Police Chief Mark Dutton — Professional Related — Diane Taylor (Barrie Chase)

  Dutton's investigation hinges on Diane's testimony, which she withholds.

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More characters from Cape Fear

• Sam Bowden (Gregory Peck)
• Max Cady (Robert Mitchum)
• Peggy Bowden (Polly Bergen)
• Deputy Kersek (Page Slattery)
• Nancy Bowden (Lori Martin)
• Vernon (Alan Reynolds)
• Officer Brown (Ward Ramsey)
• Dr. Lowney (Mack Williams)
• Lt. Gervasi (Tom Newman)
• Pianist (Bunny Rhea)
• Attorney Dave Grafton (Jack Kruschen)
• Ticket Clerk (Norma Yost)