The Postman Always Rings Twice(1981)
You can get away with anything. Once.
The Postman Always Rings Twice Synopsis
The sensuous wife of a lunch wagon proprietor and a rootless drifter begin a sordidly steamy affair and conspire to murder her Greek husband.
The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981) is a crime, romance, drama and thriller film directed by Bob Rafelson, released on March 20, 1981 with a runtime of 2h 2m. It stars Jack Nicholson, Jessica Lange, John Colicos and Michael Lerner. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 575 ratings.
- Director:
- Bob Rafelson
- Writers:
- David Mamet, James M. Cain
- Producers:
- Charles Mulvehill, Bob Rafelson
- Cinematographer:
- Sven Nykvist
- Composer:
- Michael Small
- Production:
- CIP Filmproduktion GmbH, Northstar International, Lorimar Motion Pictures
- Budget:
- $12,000,000
- Revenue:
- $12,376,625
- Status:
- Released
The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981) Trailer
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The Postman Always Rings Twice Cast & Crew
Main 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
Brian Farrell
as Mortenson
Raleigh Bond
as Insurance Salesman
William Newman
as Man from Home Town
Key crew
Directed by Bob Rafelson, written by David Mamet and James M. Cain, produced by Charles Mulvehill and Bob Rafelson.
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The Postman Always Rings Twice Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 575 ratings.
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The Postman Always Rings Twice – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Postman Always Rings Twice online?
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The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Postman Always Rings Twice?
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The main cast of The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981) includes Jack Nicholson, Jessica Lange, John Colicos, Michael Lerner and John P. Ryan. The film was directed by Bob Rafelson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Postman Always Rings Twice released?
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The Postman Always Rings Twice was released on March 20, 1981 and runs for 2h 2m.
Is The Postman Always Rings Twice worth watching?
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The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 575 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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