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The Postman

PG19941h 54mMichael Radford
IMDb 7.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 92% · Metacritic 81
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"Dreams do come true."

Simple Italian postman learns to love poetry while delivering mail to a famous poet; he uses this to woo local beauty Beatrice.

ComedyDramaRomance
IslandFishermanLetterMelancholyPostmanPoetNaples, ItalyLovePoverty1950s

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Postman (1994) about?

Simple Italian postman learns to love poetry while delivering mail to a famous poet; he uses this to woo local beauty Beatrice.

Who stars in The Postman?

The Postman stars Massimo Troisi (Mario Ruoppolo), Philippe Noiret (Pablo Neruda), Maria Grazia Cucinotta (Beatrice Russo), Renato Scarpa (Telegrapher), Linda Moretti (Donna Rosa). The film was directed by Michael Radford.

How long is The Postman?

The Postman has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1994. It is rated PG.

Is The Postman worth watching?

The Postman holds an IMDb rating of 7.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 92. Fans of Comedy, Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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