The Postman Always Rings Twice
"Their Love was a Flame that Destroyed!"
Originally released in 1946. The Postman Always Rings Twice is a drama/romance film. directed by Tay Garnett.
Starring John Garfield, Lana Turner, and Cecil Kellaway
Synopsis
A married woman and a drifter fall in love, then plot to murder her husband.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 2, 1946
79 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (362 votes)
Budget
$1.7M
Production budget
Box Office
$5.1M
3.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Garfield
as Frank Chambers
Lana Turner
as Cora Smith
Cecil Kellaway
as Nick Smith
Hume Cronyn
as Arthur Keats
Leon Ames
as Kyle Sackett
Audrey Totter
as Madge Gorland
Alan Reed
as Ezra Liam Kennedy
Jeff York
as Blair
Philip Ahlm
as Photographer (uncredited)
John Alban
as Photographer (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,683,000
- Revenue
- $5,086,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Postman Always Rings Twice about?
A married woman and a drifter fall in love, then plot to murder her husband.
Who directed The Postman Always Rings Twice?
The Postman Always Rings Twice was directed by Tay Garnett.
How long is The Postman Always Rings Twice?
The Postman Always Rings Twice has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was The Postman Always Rings Twice released?
The Postman Always Rings Twice was released on May 2, 1946 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Postman Always Rings Twice?
The main cast of The Postman Always Rings Twice includes John Garfield, Lana Turner, Cecil Kellaway, Hume Cronyn, Leon Ames.
Is The Postman Always Rings Twice worth watching?
The Postman Always Rings Twice has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 362 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.