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The Postman Always Rings Twice
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The Postman Always Rings Twice

1981-03-20 · 122 min · ★ 6.5

Crime · Romance · Drama · Thriller

The sensuous wife of a lunch wagon proprietor and a rootless drifter begin a sordidly steamy affair and conspire to murder her Greek husband.

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Production details

Directors
Bob Rafelson
Production companies
CIP Filmproduktion GmbH, Northstar International, Lorimar Motion Pictures
Countries
United States of America, Germany
Status
Released
Budget
USD 12,000,000
Revenue
USD 12,376,625

Top Cast

Jack NicholsonJack NicholsonFrank Chambers
Jessica LangeJessica LangeCora Papadakis
John ColicosJohn ColicosNick Papadakis
Michael LernerMichael LernerMr. Katz
John P. RyanJohn P. RyanKennedy
Anjelica HustonAnjelica HustonMadge
William TraylorWilliam TraylorSackett
Thomas HillThomas HillBarlow
Jon Van NessJon Van NessMotorcycle Cop
Brian FarrellMortenson
Raleigh BondRaleigh BondInsurance Salesman
William NewmanWilliam NewmanMan from Home Town
Albert HendersonAlbert HendersonArt Beeman
Eugene PetersonDoctor
Don CalfaDon CalfaGoebel
Louis TurenneLouis TurenneRingmaster
Charles B. JenkinsGas Station Attendant
Dick BalduzziDick BalduzziSign Man #1
John FurlongJohn FurlongSign Man #2
Sam EdwardsSam EdwardsTicket Clerk

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