The Postman Always Rings Twice
The Postman Always Rings Twice
NR
7.1
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1946

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113m

The Postman Always Rings Twice

Summary

A married woman and a drifter fall in love, then plot to murder her husband.

Director

Tay Garnett

Novel

James M. Cain

Screenplay

Harry Ruskin

Screenplay

Niven Busch

Reviews

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talisencrw

June 25, 2016

9

Though not perfect (the studio and female star could definitely have been improved upon), this is a great noir, and well worth seeking out on blu, as I did, which was on sale and loaded with extras, great ones being feature-length documentaries on the lives and careers of both Lana Turner and John Garfield, each involving huge input from the star's daughter. Essential viewing for fans of the period, and worth both purchasing and rewatches for fans of noir or of either of the stars.

Media

Status:

Released

Original Language:

English

Budget:

$1,683,000.00

Revenue:

$5,086,000.00

Keywords

adultery
infidelity
based on novel or book
gas station
diner
femme fatale
film noir
murder
black and white
drifter
older husband
crime of passion
scheming wife
adulterous wife
wife murders husband