The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946)

Written by James M. Cain, Harry Ruskin

Directed by Tay Garnett

Running Time: 110 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1946

Rating: PG Certificate

Production Country: USA

Filmed in Black and White

Despite two earlier film versions and the well-known and raunchy 1981 remake with Jack Nicholson and Jessica Lange, this 1946 film noir is still considered superior. The definitive interpretation of James M Cain's novel, much of its power comes from the on-screen sexual chemistry between its stars Lana Turner and John Garfield (pictured).

Nick Smith (Cecil Kellaway) is a middle-aged proprietor of a roadside restaurant. When he hires drifter Frank Chambers (Garfield) as a handyman, it is the worst mistake he could make.

Soon Frank begins to have an affair with Nick's beautiful wife Cora (Turner). As the relationship progresses, Cora realises she only wants to be with Frank, so she talks him into helping her kill her husband, by "accident". But naturally the best laid plans never run smoothly...

Highly recommended.

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Cast

	Lana Turner		Cora Smith
	John Garfield		Frank Chambers
	Cecil Kellaway		Nick Smith
	Hume Cronyn		Arthur Keats
	Leon Ames		Kyle Sackett
	Audrey Totter		Madge Gorland
	Alan Reed		Ezra Liam Kennedy
	Jeff York		Blair