The Postman Always Rings Twice

1946

The Postman Always Rings Twice

The Postman Always Rings Twice

1946 Feature Film ★ 7.4/10

Released 9/6/1946 (Australia)

📖 Storyline

Drifter Frank Chambers arrives at a quiet California roadside restaurant and meets and falls for drop-dead-gorgeous Cora, the wife of restaurant owner Nick Smith. After weaseling his way into a job, the two begin a deadly love affair and cook up plans to end her marriage and start a new life together. After a few botched attempts at a clean break, they are forced to put their honeymoon on hold after being rerouted into the arms of a D.A. hot to convict and a corrupt lawyer with designs on Cora. Frank and Cora thought they packed just enough luck to avoid what should be unavoidable, but they failed to account for the possible intervention of a formidable force that doesn't need a badge. —Mae MorenoDrifter Frank Chambers arrives at a quiet California roadside restaurant and meets and falls for drop-dead-gorgeous Cora, the wife of restaurant owner Nick Smith. After weaseling his way into a job, the two begin a deadly love affair and cook up plans to end her marriage and start a new life together. After a few botched attempts at a clean break, they are forced to put their honeymoon on hold after being rerouted into the arms of a D.A. hot to convict and a corrupt lawyer with designs on Cora. Frank and Cora thought they packed just enough luck to avoid what should be unavoidable, but they failed to account for the possible intervention of a formidable force that doesn't need a badge. —Mae Moreno

🎭 Cast & Crew

Director Tay Garnett
Main Star Lana Turner, Character: Cora Smith
Supporting John Garfield (as Frank Chambers), 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), John Alban (as Photographer), Don Anderson (as Orderly Pushing Wheelchair), Morris Ankrum (as Judge), King Baggot (as Courtroom Spectator), Betty Blythe (as Customer), Paul Bradley (as Man), Barbara Brewster (as Danielle - Ben's Twin Girl), Gloria Brewster (as Yvette - Ben's Twin Girl), Wally Cassell (as Ben)

ℹ️ Details

Awards 3 wins
IMDb Rating 7.4/10 (23,994 votes)
Reviews 193
Release Date 9/6/1946 (Australia)
Format Feature Film
Filmed In Australia
Country Australia

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