Quick Facts
DirectorBob Rafelson
Runtime2h 2m · R
GenresCrime · Drama · Romance · Thriller
Release1981-03-20
Film
The Postman Always Rings Twice
1981· R· 2h 2m· Crime· Drama· Romance· Thriller
“You can get away with anything. Once.”
The sensuous wife of a lunch wagon proprietor and a rootless drifter begin a sordidly steamy affair and conspire to murder her Greek husband.
1981-03-20
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Key Crew
DirectorBob Rafelson
ScreenplayDavid Mamet
ProducerBob Rafelson
Director of PhotographySven Nykvist
Original Music ComposerMichael Small
EditorGraeme Clifford
Full cast & crew (30 cast · 46 crew)
Details
Released1981-03-20
Runtime2h 2m · R
StatusReleased
StudiosCIP Filmproduktion GmbH · Northstar International · Lorimar Motion Pictures
Budget$12M
Box office$12M
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesGermany · United States of America
Rating6.5/10 · 563 votes
Original languageen
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