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The Postman

"Dreams do come true."

September 22, 1994 1h 49m 7.9/10 (1,191 votes)

Originally released in 1994. The Postman is a comedy/drama film. directed by Michael Radford.

Starring Massimo Troisi, Philippe Noiret, and Maria Grazia Cucinotta

Synopsis

Simple Italian postman learns to love poetry while delivering mail to a famous poet; he uses this to woo local beauty Beatrice.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 22, 1994 31 years ago
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Runtime 1h 49m 109 minutes total
User Rating 7.9/10 Great (1,191 votes)
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Budget $3M Production budget
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Box Office $33M 11.0x return
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Language Italian Original language
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Country Belgium + 2 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
IT
Budget
$3,000,000
Revenue
$33,000,000

Production Companies

  • Esterno Mediterraneo Film
  • Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica
  • K2 Two
  • Blue Dahlia Productions
  • Penta Film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Postman about?

Simple Italian postman learns to love poetry while delivering mail to a famous poet; he uses this to woo local beauty Beatrice.

Who directed The Postman?

The Postman was directed by Michael Radford.

How long is The Postman?

The Postman has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).

When was The Postman released?

The Postman was released on September 22, 1994 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Postman?

The main cast of The Postman includes Massimo Troisi, Philippe Noiret, Maria Grazia Cucinotta, Renato Scarpa, Linda Moretti.

Is The Postman worth watching?

The Postman has a user rating of 7.9/10 based on 1,191 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.