The Postman Always Rings Twice

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- Original title
- The Postman Always Rings Twice
- Year
- 1981
- Running time
- 123 min.
- Country
United States
- Director
- Screenwriter
- David Mamet. Novel: James M. Cain
- Cast
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- Jack Nicholson
- Jessica Lange
- Anjelica Huston
- John Colicos
- Michael Lerner
- William Traylor
- John P. Ryan
- Jon Van Ness
- Raleigh Bond
- Ken Magee
- Don Calfa
- John Furlong
- Betty Cole
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- Music
- Cinematography
- Producer
- Genre
- Film noir. Mystery. Drama | The Great Depression. Remake. Neo-noir
- Movie Groups
- James M. Cain Adaptations
- Synopsis
- Frank Chambers, a depression-era drifter ends up at a diner owned by Nick Papadakis, who offers Frank a job. Frank accepts the offer, and soon begins an affair with Nick's wife Cora. The adulterous lovers soon plot to kill Nick and share in the insurance money.
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- Rankings Position
- Awards
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1981: Cannes Film Festival: Official Selection (Out of Competition)
- Critics' reviews
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"The impulsiveness and raw flamboyance that make the book exciting are missing, and the cool, elegant visuals outclass the characters right from the start."
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