The Postman Always Rings Twice(1981)
“You can get away with anything. Once.”
Overview
The sensuous wife of a lunch wagon proprietor and a rootless drifter begin a sordidly steamy affair and conspire to murder her Greek husband.
Director
Bob Rafelson
Studio
CIP Filmproduktion GmbH
Budget
$12M
Revenue
$12M
Cast
Jack Nicholson
as Frank Chambers
Jessica Lange
as Cora Papadakis
John Colicos
as Nick Papadakis
Michael Lerner
as Mr. Katz
John P. Ryan
as Kennedy
Anjelica Huston
as Madge
William Traylor
as Sackett
Thomas Hill
as Barlow
Jon Van Ness
as Motorcycle Cop
Brian Farrell
as Mortenson
Raleigh Bond
as Insurance Salesman
William Newman
as Man from Home Town
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1981
Runtime
2h 2m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$12M
Box Office
$12M
Production Companies
CIP Filmproduktion GmbH • Northstar International • Lorimar Motion Pictures
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Where can I watch The Postman Always Rings Twice?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981).
What is The Postman Always Rings Twice about?▼
The sensuous wife of a lunch wagon proprietor and a rootless drifter begin a sordidly steamy affair and conspire to murder her Greek husband.
Who directed The Postman Always Rings Twice?▼
The Postman Always Rings Twice was directed by Bob Rafelson and released in 1981. It is a crime, romance, drama, thriller film.
How long is The Postman Always Rings Twice?▼
The Postman Always Rings Twice has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes (122 minutes total).
Who stars in The Postman Always Rings Twice?▼
The cast of The Postman Always Rings Twice includes Jack Nicholson as Frank Chambers, Jessica Lange as Cora Papadakis, John Colicos as Nick Papadakis, Michael Lerner as Mr. Katz, John P. Ryan as Kennedy and more.
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