The Postmaster(1940)
Der Postmeister
The Postmaster Synopsis
When two Russian captains of cavalry came to a German post station one of them recalls what happened long time ago. He begins to tell the story: Ten years ago a comrade of them made a resting at the post station and fell in love with the station master's daughter. He promised everything to her and finally convinced her to come with him to St. Petersburg. When both arrived there she had to realize that her captain never had the intention to marry her.
The Postmaster (1940) is a drama film directed by Gustav Ucicky, released on April 23, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Heinrich George, Hilde Krahl, Siegfried Breuer and Hans Holt. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Gustav Ucicky
- Writers:
- Gerhard Menzel, Alexander Pushkin
- Producers:
- Karl Hartl
- Cinematographer:
- Hans Schneeberger
- Composer:
- Willy Schmidt-Gentner
- Production:
- Wien-Film
- Status:
- Released
The Postmaster Cast & Crew
Main cast
Heinrich George
as Der Postmeister
Hilde Krahl
as Dunja
Siegfried Breuer
as Rittmeister Minskij
Hans Holt
as Fähnrich Mitja
Margit Symo
as Mascha
Hugo Gottschlich
as Diener des Rittmeisters
Ruth Hellberg
as Elisawetha
Erik Frey
as Sergej
Alfred Neugebauer
as Gutsbesitzer
- Franz Pfaudler
Franz Pfaudler
as Knecht Pjotr
Leo Peukert
as Oberst
Reinhold Häussermann
as Schneider
Key crew
Directed by Gustav Ucicky, written by Gerhard Menzel and Alexander Pushkin, produced by Karl Hartl.
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The Postmaster Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Postmaster – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Postmaster online?
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The Postmaster (1940) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Postmaster?
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The main cast of The Postmaster (1940) includes Heinrich George, Hilde Krahl, Siegfried Breuer, Hans Holt and Margit Symo. The film was directed by Gustav Ucicky. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Postmaster released?
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The Postmaster was released on April 23, 1940 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is The Postmaster worth watching?
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The Postmaster (1940) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.