A young soldier who was thought to be killed in Vietnam returns home and exhibits disturbing behavior, much to the confusion of his family.

Over the five days after a military coup, army troops arrive to enforce martial law and encounter a growing resistance movement.

Sam Bowden witnesses a rape committed by Max Cady and testifies against him. When released after 8 years in prison, Cady begins stalking Bowden and his family but is always clever enough not to violate the law.

Two fishing fanatics get in trouble when their fishing boat gets stolen while on a trip.