File:Max-cady.jpg

Max Cady, portrayed by Robert De Niro in the 1991 remake of Cape Fear.

Though this image is subject to copyright, its use is covered by the U.S. fair use laws because:

1. It illustrates an educational article about the character.
2. The image is used as the primary means of visual identification of the article topic.
3. The use of the image will not affect the value of the original work or limit the copyright holder's rights or ability to distribute the original. In particular, copies could not be used to make illegal copies of the film.
4. It is a low resolution image.
5. The image is only a small portion of the commercial product.
6. It does not limit the copyright owner's rights to sell, produce, or advertise the film in any way.

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