The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981)

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Written by James M. Cain, David Mamet

Directed by Bob Rafelson

Also known as "El Cartero Llama Dos Veces", "Le Facteur sonne toujours deux fois", "O Destino Bate à Sua Porta"

Running Time: 90 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1981

Rating: 18 Certificate

Production Country: USA

Filmed in Colour

Hired hand Frank and his boss's wife Cora begin a passionate affair at their remote truck stop. But it can only last with Cora's husband out of the way. The 1946 version of James M Cain's murder tale caused a stir; this graphic remake followed suit.

When is The Postman Always Rings Twice next on TV?

In the UK... it's next showing on Sky Movies Modern Greats Tomorrow, 2:20am and on Sky Movies Modern Greats HD Tomorrow, 2:20am. See more...

Cast

Image for Jack NicholsonJack NicholsonFrank Chambers
Image for Jessica LangeJessica LangeCora Papadakis
John ColicosNick Papadakis
Michael LernerMr. Katz
John P. RyanKennedy
Image for Anjelica HustonAnjelica HustonMadge
William TraylorSackett
Thomas HillBarlow
Jon Van NessMotorcycle Cop
Brian FarrellMortenson
Raleigh BondInsurance Salesman
William NewmanMan from Home Town
Albert HendersonArt Beeman
Kenneth MageeScoutmaster
Eugene PetersonDoctor

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