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The Postman
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The Postman

1997-12-25 · 178 min · ★ 6.3

Science Fiction · Adventure · Action

In 2013, there are no highways, no I-ways, no dreams of a better tomorrow, only scattered survivors across what was once the United States. Into this apocalyptic wasteland comes an enigmatic drifter with a mule, a knack for Shakespeare, and something yet undiscovered: the power to inspire hope.

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Directors
Kevin Costner
Production companies
Tig Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 80,000,000
Revenue
USD 17,626,234

Top Cast

Kevin CostnerKevin CostnerThe Postman
Will PattonWill PattonBethlehem
Larenz TateLarenz TateFord
Olivia WilliamsOlivia WilliamsAbby
James RussoJames RussoIdaho
Daniel von BargenDaniel von BargenSheriff Briscoe
Tom PettyTom PettyBridge City Mayor
Scott BairstowScott BairstowLuke
Giovanni RibisiGiovanni RibisiBandit #20
Roberta MaxwellRoberta MaxwellIrene March
Joe SantosJoe SantosGetty
Ron McLartyRon McLartyOld George
Peggy LiptonPeggy LiptonEllen March
Brian Anthony WilsonBrian Anthony WilsonWoody
Todd AllenTodd AllenGibbs
Rex LinnRex LinnMercer
Shawn HatosyShawn HatosyBilly
Ryan HurstRyan HurstEddie
Charles EstenCharles EstenMichael
Annie CostnerAnnie CostnerPonytail

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