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The Postman

Original title: Il postino
  • 19941994
  • PGPG
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
36K
YOUR RATING
Massimo Troisi in The Postman (1994)
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  • Biography
  • Comedy
  • Drama
A simple Italian postman learns to love poetry while delivering mail to a famous poet, and then uses this to woo local beauty Beatrice.A simple Italian postman learns to love poetry while delivering mail to a famous poet, and then uses this to woo local beauty Beatrice.A simple Italian postman learns to love poetry while delivering mail to a famous poet, and then uses this to woo local beauty Beatrice.
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
36K
YOUR RATING
  • Directors
    • Michael Radford
    • Massimo Troisi(uncredited)
  • Writers
    • Antonio Skármeta(novel "Ardiente Paciencia")
    • Furio Scarpelli(story)
    • Giacomo Scarpelli(story)
  • Stars
    • Massimo Troisi
    • Philippe Noiret
    • Maria Grazia Cucinotta
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Michael Radford
    • Massimo Troisi(uncredited)
  • Writers
    • Antonio Skármeta(novel "Ardiente Paciencia")
    • Furio Scarpelli(story)
    • Giacomo Scarpelli(story)
  • Stars
    • Massimo Troisi
    • Philippe Noiret
    • Maria Grazia Cucinotta
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 133User reviews
    • 39Critic reviews
    • 81Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 32 wins & 20 nominations total

    Videos2

    Il Postino
    Trailer 0:44
    Il Postino
    Il Postino aka The Postman trailer
    Trailer 1:25
    Il Postino aka The Postman trailer

    Photos91

    Maria Grazia Cucinotta and Philippe Noiret in The Postman (1994)
    Maria Grazia Cucinotta and Massimo Troisi in The Postman (1994)
    Maria Grazia Cucinotta in The Postman (1994)
    The Postman (1994)
    Maria Grazia Cucinotta and Massimo Troisi in The Postman (1994)
    Maria Grazia Cucinotta and Massimo Troisi in The Postman (1994)
    Maria Grazia Cucinotta and Massimo Troisi in The Postman (1994)
    Maria Grazia Cucinotta, Philippe Noiret, and Massimo Troisi in The Postman (1994)
    Maria Grazia Cucinotta and Massimo Troisi in The Postman (1994)
    Maria Grazia Cucinotta, Philippe Noiret, and Massimo Troisi in The Postman (1994)
    Maria Grazia Cucinotta and Massimo Troisi in The Postman (1994)
    Philippe Noiret in The Postman (1994)

    Top cast

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    Massimo Troisi
    Massimo Troisi
    • Mario Ruoppoloas Mario Ruoppolo
    Philippe Noiret
    Philippe Noiret
    • Pablo Nerudaas Pablo Neruda
    Maria Grazia Cucinotta
    Maria Grazia Cucinotta
    • Beatrice Russoas Beatrice Russo
    Renato Scarpa
    Renato Scarpa
    • Telegrapheras Telegrapher
    Linda Moretti
    Linda Moretti
    • Donna Rosaas Donna Rosa
    Sergio Solli
    Carlo Di Maio
    Carlo Di Maio
    • Priestas Priest
    Nando Neri
    Vincenzo Di Sauro
    Orazio Stracuzzi
    Orazio Stracuzzi
    Alfredo Cozzolino
    Mariano Rigillo
    Mariano Rigillo
    • Di Cosimoas Di Cosimo
    Anna Bonaiuto
    Anna Bonaiuto
    • Matildeas Matilde
    Simona Caparrini
    Simona Caparrini
    • Elsa Moranteas Elsa Morante
    • (uncredited)
    Chuck Riley
    • Narrator of Theatrical Traileras Narrator of Theatrical Trailer
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    • Directors
      • Michael Radford
      • Massimo Troisi(uncredited)
    • Writers
      • Antonio Skármeta(novel "Ardiente Paciencia")
      • Furio Scarpelli(story) (screenplay)
      • Giacomo Scarpelli(story) (screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Writer/co-director/star Massimo Troisi postponed heart surgery so he could complete the film. The day after filming was complete, he suffered a fatal heart attack.
    • Quotes

      Mario Ruoppolo: Poetry doesn't belong to those who write it; it belongs to those who need it.

    • Alternate versions
      The Italian version of the film includes an additional title credit for Massimo Troisi, listed as co-director of the movie together with Michael Radford.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: First Knight/Party Girl/Species/Batman: Mask of the Phantasm/Il Postino (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      Madreselva
      Written by Francisco Canaro (as F. Canaro) and Luis César Amadori (as L.C. Amadori)
      Performed by Carlos Gardel
      Courtesy of E. Musical Pirovano

    User reviews133

    Review
    Top review
    Lyrical
    Lyrical, moving and beautifully photographed gentle comedy in which an exiled Chilean poet inspires his Italian postman to woo and marry a local girl. Massimo Troisi gives a wonderfully contained performance as the postman who learns to see the beauty in poetry and his home on an Italian island. Philippe Noiret plays the poet Pablo Neruda with the usual assuredness. It is difficult not to be moved by the simple beauty of the film.
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    • charlottesweb
    • Jan 3, 2001

    FAQ2

    • Is this film based on real events?
    • What does the sign say above the café where Beatrice works?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 22, 1996 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • France
      • Belgium
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • Italian
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • The Postman (Il Postino)
    • Filming locations
      • Pollara, Salina Island, Aeolian Islands, Messina, Sicily, Italy
    • Production companies
      • Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica
      • Penta Distribuzione
      • Esterno Mediterraneo Film
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $3,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $21,848,932
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $95,310
      • Jun 18, 1995
    • Gross worldwide
      • $21,898,920
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 48 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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