Postman's Knock (1962)

Likeable country postman Harold Petts gets transferred from his village to London, where on his arrival he unwittingly foils a mail train robbery. Innocent in the ways of the big city, he ... See full summary »

Director:

Robert Lynn

Writers:

Jack Trevor Story (story), John Briley (screenplay),

Stars:

Spike Milligan, Barbara Shelley, John Wood

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Spike Milligan	...	Harold Petts
Barbara Shelley	...	Jean
John Wood	...	P.C. Woods (as John Woods)
Archie Duncan	...	Inspector
Warren Mitchell	...	Rupert
Lance Percival	...	Joe
Arthur Mullard	...	Sam
John Bennett	...	Pete
Ronald Adam	...	Mr. Fordyce
Miles Malleson	...	Psychiatrist
Wilfrid Lawson	...	Postman (as Wilfred Lawson)
Mario Fabrizi	...	Villager
Bob Todd	...	District Superintendent
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Ian Wilson

Storyline

Likeable country postman Harold Petts gets transferred from his village to London, where on his arrival he unwittingly foils a mail train robbery. Innocent in the ways of the big city, he is thought to be a member of another gang by both the train robbers and the police, who all suspect him of trying to rob the post office where he works. Petts however gains notoriety in the post office by his ability to outperform the new mechanization which the sorting office has recently installed. Harold becomes a hero when he thwarts the robbers once more when they attempt to steal a mail-bag containing used bank notes which are being returned for destruction. As his reward, Harold gets promoted back to his home village as Postmaster.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

March 1962 (UK)

Also Known As:

Alle man på post

Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Postman's Knock"
Music by Ron Goodwin
Lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer

User Reviews

Top of the classic comedy pile

Spike Milligan steals the show when on screen but the associated talent helps keep this film interesting elsewhere. The plot, a fairly standard crime caper, rolls along nicely with Milligan seeming to have his own plot line to develop. Priceless comedy.