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The Postman Always Rings Twice

R19812h 2mBob Rafelson
IMDb 6.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 73% · Metacritic 61

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"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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981) about?

The sensuous wife of a lunch wagon proprietor and a rootless drifter begin a sordidly steamy affair and conspire to murder her Greek husband.

Who stars in The Postman Always Rings Twice?

The Postman Always Rings Twice stars Jack Nicholson (Frank Chambers), Jessica Lange (Cora Papadakis), John Colicos (Nick Papadakis), Michael Lerner (Mr. Katz), John P. Ryan (Kennedy). The film was directed by Bob Rafelson.

How long is The Postman Always Rings Twice?

The Postman Always Rings Twice has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1981. It is rated R.

Is The Postman Always Rings Twice worth watching?

The Postman Always Rings Twice holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 73. Fans of Crime, Romance, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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