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Genres: CrimeThrillerDr
Starring: Hume Cronyn, Alan Reed, Cecil Kellaway, Leon Ames, Lana Turner, Audrey Totter, John Garfield
Director(s): Tay Garnett
Country: USA
Year: 1946
Available Quality: DivX, iPod
IMDB Rating: 7.6 out of 10 (7648 votes)
Nick Smith, the middle-aged proprietor of a roadside restaurant, hires drifter Frank Chambers as a handyman. Frank eventually begins an affair with Nicks beautiful wife Cora, who talks Frank into helping her kill Nick, by accident. But the best laid plans......
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sol- (24 May 2012)
My brief review of the film
An effective little thriller, the first half of the film is a tad slowto build up, but the second half is powerful, filled with thrills,twists and turns. At times the film is wryly comic with someinteresting ironies, and the acting on behalf of Hume Cronyn and AlanReed is worth watching for. Turner is not really all that believablethough - and neither is most of the plot, plus the story does take awhile to end. But in spite of the problems that I have with it, thefilm contains a number of great moments, and at least for those momentsit is worth watching, and the film by all means improves after thefirst 40 or so minutes.
jeffcoat (23 May 2012)
Uneven production, unfulfilled potential
So much potential. This could have been a great movie. Scene after scenethe viewer is swept along with the momentum, only to find that the finalscenes are empty, void of any motivation to watch, except in knowing thatthe end is near. Weakness in the `legal' aspects would have beeninsignificant, if only the story had been properly concluded. Lana Turnerand John Garfield were masterful. The turns of emotion between contempt andfear and love and hate were brilliantly portrayed. The characterizationswere real, Turner beautiful and desirable, Garfield believable as a drifter,as a handy-man, and as Turner's love interest. Yes, the DA was toobrilliant and the motorcycle cop too stupid - both minor characters - mostof the supporting cast was superb.The emotional tension is kept at a fever pitch until the final scenes, andthen a total and complete let down. This movie should have ended at thefinal calamity. There was nothing more to be said, unfortunately, more was.
Luz-3 (22 May 2012)
Doesn't deserve its reputation
This was a ridiculous movie. The motivations of the characters didn't makesense. The plot was incredibly convoluted. I kept waiting for the finaleto make all of the interminable noir lighting and music worthwile, but itwas unfullfilling. I would not reccommend this movie toanyone.
Sweets742 (22 May 2012)
confused
I thought the Postman Rings Twice was a so-so movie. It was okay for adrama, not the best one of course but it was okay. I have to say thatLana is a great actress and that she is beautiful. But that didn't makeme like the film anymore then I did. I felt like they made her a littledumb then she is, which isn't nice. I didn't think the sound wasgreat.I thought it was a little on the fuzzy side. Nor the editing, itwas choppy i did like however how the camera would stay at one thingfor little. I thought it was typical movie, the girl loves the guy typeof film. I was kind of confused if the movie was a drama or horrorfilm. There was murder so I didn't know what that ended it.
lsmith83 (20 May 2012)
You can't escape punishment twice
Basically, Frank is saying that you always worry that you will miss thepostman's ring; but you shouldn't worry b/c he always rings again, and youalways hear him a second time. This is analogous to the situation in themovie, but from a slightly different angle. The "postman" in thissituationwould be Fate, God, or some kind of justice, and the "letter" is thepunishment or atonement for the crime. Frank and Cora succeeded in killingNick, and both were able to escape punishment for their crime at first.However, they eventually did face punishment - death, although indirectly.Cora was killed in the accident and Frank was to be executed for his roleinCora's death. The eventual deaths of Frank and Cora can be viewed aspunishment for killing Nick. They took a life, and justice eventuallyfoundthem, just as the postman always finds you.I love this movie. I think it is classic film noir, completely suspensefuland absorbing. Lana Turner in a great performance - definitely recommendedfor anyone, especially old movie lovers!
(19 May 2012)
A milestone Noir!
This anthological Noir remains as one the most ambitious exponents of this genre. It 's by itself a kaleidoscopic vision about the human condition `s miseries. Greed, ambition, murder, betrayal and double moral carried until its last consequences. The inspiration belonged to James Cain but the superb approach of Tay Garret, the towering performance of John Garfield and the alluring presence of the captivating Lana Turner in that unforgettable first plane that constitutes his first appearance on the screen still remains as one the most supreme erotic moments in the story of the Cinema.A film that engages to any kind of viewer due its vibrating and high voltage tension.
watkins39 (09 May 2012)
Weak-ish Noir
This film has all the ingredients of classic noir without actuallybeing a very good movie.The biggest problem I had with the film was that the characters are anunconvincing blend of naivety and cunning. One minute they're suckeredby an old man running a burger bar, the next they're foiling ablackmail plot hatched by corrupt lawmen and wielding guns like they'rehardened gangsters.The ending is equally unconvincing, with the protagonist happilylatching onto his death sentence as some kind of salvation that giveshim moral certainty in the amoral noir world he's been floundering in.It's as if this is a noir made by people who were anti-noir.Noir will always involve a clash between innocence and experience butit's not convincingly handled here. It isn't the first noir I'd makethat complaint against, either - things like SHadow of a Doubt andNight of the Hunter have a similar unreal atmosphere.In my opinion the best noir is both believable and hellish; like TheThird Man, Double Indemnity, Notorious or Chinatown.
Robert J. Maxwell (09 May 2012)
The Course of True Love Never Does Run Smooth
SPOILERS. The dramatic score is simple and apt, and the period music commentswryly on the events. Poor Cecil Callaway. He plays what looks like abaritone ukulele and sings, "I'm not much to look at, not much to see,but I've got a woman crazy for me. . . She'd be so much better off if Iwent away..." Meanwhile, at Callaway's own urging, Garfield and Turnerare dancing in a dark room, the hormones coursing through their veins.Later, getting drunkenly into his car on his way to an appointment inSamarra, he sings, "There's a tavern in the town . . . fare thee wellfor I must leave thee . .."The movie evokes a lot of sympathy for the two lovers. What starts offwith sex (that long slow glide of the camera along the floor toTurner's toes and up her glorious bare legs) turns into a more maturecommitment. Garnett encourages our identification with the two byshowing us everything from their point of view, a technique perfectedby Hitchcock. Turner is no femme fatale, just a frustrated bored wife who seems to domost of the work running the roadside café. And Garfield is a drifterwho has never before wanted to settle down. The two of them are caughtup in a whirlwind of plot twists, all of them stemming from their ownself interest.Sympathetic or not, after all, they've deliberately murdered a man whohas loved Turner and treated Garfield as a nephew, the kind ofeasy-going not-too-bright guy whom the world could use more of. The movie is kind of unusual for its time in its sexuality. That firstshot of Turner is unforgettable, even though her performance may notbe. Unusual in its treatment of violence too. When Garfield slaps awould-be blackmailer around, the guy winds up cringing on the floor,blood smeared over his nose and mouth. The conventions of the timecalled for one or two bloodless clips on the jaw and a cowardly villainwho sneers even as he complies with Garfield's demands. But Reed, asthe blackmailer, is nothing more than a pitiful fat guy whose ambitionsgot too big for his britches, and this in the end is what the wholemovie is about.Some of the plot twists are unbelievable and some of the performancesno better than up to par but this is a good solid example of noir moviemaking.The modern remake is about as good, sticking to the depression era ofthe novel, and with better performers in the lead and a morecomprehensible plot. Either one gives us a clear picture of how JamesM. Cain thought the life course was structured.You won't regret seeing this if you have the chance.
Em Walsh (06 May 2012)
It's great for a black + white flick
I don't usually watch black and white movies, but I had to as part ofmy Film Studies course and well, I was surprised!!!It had everything, murder, deception, and the classic murderer gets framed. I got totally sucked into the storyline and had to watchit again in order to complete the tasks I had. This would definatelybe in my list of great movies.
vincentlynch-moonoi (05 May 2012)
Odd man out
So, does it make sense that old Cecil Kellway would be married tobombshell Lana Turner to begin with. No, of course it doesn't, butthings like that do happen.The problem with this film is that there is no "good guy". This is oneof those modern movies (despite being made in 1946) where neither ofthe main characters -- Lana Turner or John Garfield -- is at alllikable. She's trash, he wants trash. Both low class.I guess I'm the odd man out on this film. Critics at the time werefairly positive, and today on Rotten Tomatoes this gets very highmarks. I disagree. At first the plot is predictable, but once they getinto the murder there are too many plot twists...particularly once theyget to court.On the other hand, I have to admit the acting here is quite good. LanaTurner is fine, so is John Garfield. There are interesting performancesby Hume Cronyn (quite off base casting, here) and Leon Ames (whom I'musually less impressed by).So, high grades for the acting. Low grades for the plot.
kai ringler (28 April 2012)
classic Lana
What a masterpiece!!! and that's just the start. Lana Turner isprobably one of the 20 most beautiful women of all-time. John Garfieldis also good in his role opposite Lana. Hume Cronyn is also in thisfilm and does a pretty good job. a lot of people wander what the titleof this movie means,, well i'm not gonna tell you.. you are just goingto have to watch it,, and then you will know what it means,, a manwanted sign is where our movie starts,, it's for a job opening at arestaurant,, but we really know what it means,, man wanted for Lana tohave someone to satisfy her life.. she's bored with her husband whodrinks and spends to much time on his business,, eventually Frank fallsfor her and that is when it starts to get very deadly in this game ofcat and mouse,, what i like is that when this movie was made,, youreally didn't have to show all of the sexy stuff,, cleavage and whatnot,, don't get me wrong,, i like that stuff as much as the next guy,but when you think of this movie as a classic,, i'm glad that theydidn't show a lot, because i got a lot of respect for Lana Turner,, andif she would have seemed to sexy,, or tempting like the stars of today,i probably woudn't have the respect for her that i do.. excellent movieclassic,, great story,, alfred hitchcock would be extremely proud of ifhe were alive today.
Herag Halli (28 April 2012)
Incredible Movie
Lana Turner was one of the sexiest stars stirred up with John Garfieldwho was a mixture of Brando,James Dean, and bit of Norman Bates!Garfield was Broadway actor who was hounded by the HOUA and died at theyoung age of 39. The pairing is electric with the suspense as in aBates Motel. Both have acted incredibly well more so Garfield as FrankChambers. Compared to the current crop of actors like Jolie who aregood actors but have not charisma the actresses of the '40s hadincredible screen presence and wore fashions so well. They were classon their own. The script is a true mystery with so many twists andturns that keeps the audience glued. The casting was good speciallyHugh Cronin. The '40s movies had magic that the newer flicks will evercapture and then we have these Hollywood scum maggot nerds who churnout computerzied animated movies and this has taken out any trace ofmagic left.
(23 April 2012)
Double Crossings
This is the third time I've seen this film, but this time I understand moreabout the intensity and emotions involved with the lovers, John Garfield andLana Turner. Their love was boundless and provacative, but each wasemotionally paranoic and destructive. Lana's husband was in the way;admirably played by Cecil Kellaway; a great character actor! After he ismurdered, what follows are destructive patterns for both lovers. The doublecrossings of the lawyers (played by other great character actors Leon Amesand Hume Cronyn), will make your heads swim. Recommended for all those wholove a good murder mystery, only it's no mystery to theaudience.
(23 April 2012)
Lana Turner is Ssssssmokin'
I've yet to see the perfect noir movie - I'm not saying that it isn't out there, I just haven't run across it yet. This film, the original 'Postman', comes about as close as any, other than a couple of Bogart and Bacall's efforts from the same time. I can't say what it is I'd consider perfect in a noir film (I guess it's one of those things that I can't define, but I know it when I see it). I do know that one ingredient is a lovely leading lady, and for that reason alone, if nothing else, 'Postman' outscores much of the competition. I can't remember seeing Lana Turner in anything else, and a quick search of her movies didn't turn up anything I'm likely to watch anytime soon, but while watching 'Postman', I was amazed at just how attractive she was. That, in and of itself, isn't really a reason for watching 'Postman', but it sure didn't hurt.I've always thought that films of this era generally skirted a lot of reality in order to appease the censors, but this film holds up well over time - both my fiancée and I were caught up in the story till the end, though we are both liable to give a movie several chances before giving up. Like other films of the period, more is suggested than is shown (those looking for something more explicit might enjoy the Nicholson/Lange remake from a few years ago), but director Tay Garnett skillfully handles the material, and both John Garfield and Lana Turner are more than capable of playing the sympathetic, but flawed lovers. (I will say that I thought Ms. Turner's acting abilities were showcased best when she played the icy vixen or calmly aloof. When the scene called for heated emotion, I thought she may have been overmatched). Too often, films from the forties and fifties don't age well, especially dramas, which can seem more campy than dramatic. Some viewers find this unbearable, but 'The Postman Always Rings Twice' should appeal to fans of films from this time as well as those who are still on the fence. Special features in this edition include an image gallery, a introduction by Richard Jewell, trailers for both the original and the remake of the film, and the John Garfield Story - an original production by AMC. I enjoy watching the trailers, especially for older films like this, just to see the difference in how films are marketed, so this was an interesting inclusion, as was Richard Jewell's points about the film and the principle people behind it, but I generally get bored looking through all the production stills. 'The John Garfield Story' was actually a pretty thorough documentary, and even though I'm not a big fan of hagiographic remembrances of film stars, I gained quite a bit of respect for Garfield. Much of his popularity came from his acting, but it was as a human being that he had his greatest successes. Recommended for the film noir enthusiast, fans of wartime cinema, and for the lovely Ms. Turner.
bengreenb (23 April 2012)
Great film noir
I highly recommend this film. The acting is excellent, the direction issuperb, and the writing is good. The only thing I disliked about it wasthe soundtrack-- they should have opted for some soulful jazz ratherthan whatever bland instrumentation they opted for.The cinematography was simple, and yet that made it all the moreeffective. Today's movies almost never hold a single shot for more thana minute. The "still frame" used in so many scenes of The PostmanAlways Rings Twice allows for the actors to really rise to the top oftheir game-- which they do, and enjoyably so.I won't spoil the ending, but I must admit I didn't like it so much.Watch this movie and decide for yourself.Regardless, this movie is worth repeat watching when you have friendsover on a rainy day.
fleapit_fred (23 April 2012)
See you in hell, darling!
MILD SPOILERS AHEADSurprised that no-one else has noted the strand of queasy religiosity thatruns through the last few reels and, remarkably, makes Cora and Frank evenless sympathetic than they were to begin with. Between the pregnant Cora'sbizarre remarks about giving a life back for the one they took and Frank'sspinechilling last wish that he and Cora can be together in death "whereverit is!", they turn from pretty much your standard white-trash alley catsinto truly terrifying self-justified sinners, guilt-free psychopaths.Can't be sure whether this is part of the script's intentions or a misjudgedattempt to inject a note of redemption into the proceedings - probably thelatter - but Frank and Cora make the miserable, nerve-wracked lust-and-moneykillers of Double Indemnity seem quite cuddly in comparison. I've watchedthis film often, and its hard-boiled dialogue and fiendish plot never ceaseto entertain, but its central fascination is absolutely reptilian.Incidentally, can anyone think of a film noir that offers an innocent victimless pity than this one offers Cora's husband Nick?
dixie-18 (21 April 2012)
A great film classic...
This film was the pinnacle of John Garfield's career, and Lana Turner NEVERlooked more beautiful. The white hot pants alone are worth seeing thisfilm for.The remake with Lange & Nicholson was ok..........but it was NOTHINGcompared to the 1946 version! See it soon!
sme_no_densetsu (20 April 2012)
Well done film noir with a smoking Lana Turner
"The Postman Always Rings Twice" is based on James M. Cain's famous1934 novel of the same name. In the movie, a drifter (John Garfield)takes a job at a roadside restaurant and falls for the proprietor'syoung wife (Lana Turner). Before long, she persuades him to murder herhusband so that they can be together.The two leads, Garfield & Turner, are integral to the movie's success.Their chemistry suggests sexual attraction mingled with disdain, whichis the ideal mix for the way that the story unfolds. The supportingcast is mostly undistinguished, except for Hume Cronyn, who stealsevery scene he's in.Tay Garnett's workmanlike direction is more than adequate but thescript seems to stumble a bit from time to time. I can't say that thescore made much of an impression on me either but it must have beenpassable at least.Ultimately, "The Postman Always Rings Twice" is a worthwhile film noirbut not one of the best examples of the genre. I can't compare withCain's novel since I haven't read it but I suspect that the book isbetter. In any case, the movie is certainly worth a look, despite someimperfections.
Alex da Silva (19 April 2012)
Man Wanted
John Garfield (Frank) drifts into a small town and gets work at acafé/diner run by an unlikely husband and wife team, Cecil Kellaway(Nick) and Lana Turner (Cora). Garfield and Turner have an attractionfor each other that reaches a dangerous level and we follow theconsequences of their actions...The cast are all good - my favourite is Hume Cronyn who plays "ArthurKeats", a very cunning lawyer, and he steals the show in every scenethat he is in. Lana Turner is also a very cool customer and one of herbest moments occurs after she has just been kissed by Garfield for thefirst time. Instead of the customary slap in the face that we are allexpecting, she just re-applies her make-up and walks past him. How coolis she?As for the story, you need to suspend belief on a few occasions. Firstof all, it is just completely impossible to believe the marriagebetween fat, old Kellaway and young, attractive Turner. Even lessdifficult to take in is the willingness on Kellaway's part to encouragethe much younger, better-looking and better suited lover for Turner tospend as much time possible as he can with her. WHAT!!? This Kellawaycharacter is INCREDIBLY stupid. Another corker of an idea is to haveGarfield and Turner plan to kill Kellaway by throwing some marblesunder him so that he will slip and kill himself. This is getting prettystupid now, isn't it?There are some memorable scenes but the ending is rather too convenientand the final scene has some rather forced dialogue to try and justifythe film's title. Overall, it's an entertaining film that is a littlelong but deserves another look.
(19 April 2012)
This is second to none version.
This review is from: The Postman Always Rings Twice (DVD) A masterpiece was due to the original as well as the powerful combination of charismatic persona, Lana Turner and John Garfield, Impressive acting, fine directing. Lana Turner plays typically calculating femme fatale. However mysterious sensual unique. Postman as doom-ridden victim, John Garfield delivery catastrophe while the harvest of evil affairs causes inevitable retribution. This is a serious crime drama, but the other side a cynical justice drama.
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