The Postman Always Rings Twice
Summary:
James M. Cain's novel received its first authorized screen treatment in this MGM production. Drifter Frank Chambers (John Garfield) takes a job at a roadhouse run by slovenly but likeable Nick Smith (Cecil Kellaway). Nick's sexy young wife Cora (Lana Turner) takes an immediate liking to Frank, but he senses that she's trouble and he keeps his distance--for a while, anyway.... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Lana Turner - (Cora Smith)
John Garfield - (Frank Chambers)
Cecil Kellaway - (Nick Smith)
Hume Cronyn - (Arthur Keats)
Audrey Totter - (Madge Gorland)
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Review:
A classic 1940s film noir, The Postman Always Rings Twice is shot through with an overwhelming sense of the inevitability of fate. In the tradition of Greek tragedy, characters who appear to be in control of their fates turn out to be trapped and compelled by urges beyond their control. They are attractive but flawed, and corrupt at a lev... Continue >>
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