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The Postman Always Rings Twice

  • 19461946
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 53m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
21K
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The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946)
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CrimeDramaFilm-Noir
A married woman and a drifter fall in love, then plot to murder her husband.A married woman and a drifter fall in love, then plot to murder her husband.A married woman and a drifter fall in love, then plot to murder her husband.
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
21K
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    • Tay Garnett
    • Harry Ruskin(screen play)
    • Niven Busch(screen play)
    • James M. Cain(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Lana Turner
    • John Garfield
    • Cecil Kellaway
    • Tay Garnett
    • Harry Ruskin(screen play)
    • Niven Busch(screen play)
    • James M. Cain(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Lana Turner
    • John Garfield
    • Cecil Kellaway
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 175User reviews
    • 72Critic reviews
    • 84Metascore
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    Lana Turner and John Garfield in The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946)
    Lana Turner and John Garfield in The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946)
    Leon Ames, Lana Turner, and John Garfield in The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946)
    Lana Turner, John Garfield, and Don Anderson in The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946)
    Leon Ames and John Garfield in The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946)
    Lana Turner and Cecil Kellaway in The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946)
    Lana Turner and John Garfield in The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946)
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    Lana Turner
    Lana Turner
    • Cora Smith
    John Garfield
    John Garfield
    • Frank Chambers
    Cecil Kellaway
    Cecil Kellaway
    • Nick Smith
    Hume Cronyn
    Hume Cronyn
    • Arthur Keats
    Leon Ames
    Leon Ames
    • Kyle Sackett
    Audrey Totter
    Audrey Totter
    • Madge Gorland
    Alan Reed
    Alan Reed
    • Ezra Liam Kennedy
    Jeff York
    Jeff York
    • Blair
    Philip Ahlm
    • Photographer
    • (uncredited)
    John Alban
    • Photographer
    • (uncredited)
    Don Anderson
    Don Anderson
    • Orderly Pushing Wheelchair
    • (uncredited)
    Morris Ankrum
    Morris Ankrum
    • Judge
    • (uncredited)
    King Baggot
    King Baggot
    • Courtroom Spectator
    • (uncredited)
    Betty Blythe
    Betty Blythe
    • Customer
    • (uncredited)
    Paul Bradley
    • Man
    • (uncredited)
    Wally Cassell
    Wally Cassell
    • Ben
    • (uncredited)
    Jack Chefe
    • Headwaiter
    • (uncredited)
    Dick Crockett
    Dick Crockett
    • Reporter
    • (uncredited)
      • Tay Garnett
      • Harry Ruskin(screen play)
      • Niven Busch(screen play)
      • James M. Cain(based on the novel by)
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    • Trivia
      James M. Cain was so impressed with Lana Turner's performance he presented her with a leather-bound copy of the book inscribed, "For my dear Lana, thank you for giving a performance that was even finer than I expected."
    • Goofs
      When Cora opens the cash register to leave a note, the bill in the register is a Confederate one-dollar bill.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Frank Chambers: You know, there's something about this that's like... well, it's like you're expecting a letter that you're just crazy to get, and you hang around the front door for fear you might not hear him ring. You never realize that he always rings twice.

      Father McConnell: What's that?

      Frank Chambers: Well, he rang twice for Cora... and now he's ringing twice for me, isn't he? That's about it. The truth is, you always hear him ring the second time... even if you're way out in the backyard. Father, you were right. It all works out. I guess God knows more about these things than we do. Somehow or other Cora paid for Nick's life with hers. And now I'm going to. Father, would you send up a prayer for me and Cora? And if you could find it in your heart... make it that we're together, wherever it is.

    • Crazy credits
      Opening and ending credits are shown over the hardcover book of the same name.
    • Alternate versions
      Also available in a computer colorized version.
    • Connections
      Edited into Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982)
    • Soundtracks
      She's Funny That Way
      (1928) (uncredited)
      Music by Neil Moret
      Lyrics by Richard A. Whiting
      Played on guitar and Sung by Cecil Kellaway

    User reviews175

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    7/10
    What a classic
    A great black and white film from start to finish. The twists and turns keeps you engaged. Just when you thought you had the film figured out, it surprises you. Enjoyable and entertaining. They don't make movies like this anymore.
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    • Jan 2, 2022

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    • What does the title mean?
    • How was James M. Cain's book received?
    • What did Fred Allen write after he received a copy of the book?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 6, 1946 (Australia)
      • United States
      • English
    • Also known as
    • Filming locations
      • Laguna Beach, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Technical specs

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    • 1 hour 53 minutes
      • Black and White(original release)
      • Black and White

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