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The Postman Always Rings Twice

Original film noir about a drifter whose passionate affair with the young wife of a roadhouse owner leads to murder.

Classic film noir about an amoral drifter who takes a job as a handyman at a remote roadhouse, where he becomes involved with the frustrated young wife of the middle-aged owner. Their passionate affair eventually leads to murder - and a perilous journey for the fugitive couple. Based on the novel by James M Cain.

1 hour, 53 minutes

Last on

Sat 6 Oct 200700:35
BBC Two except East & Yorkshire

Credits

DirectorTay Garnett
Frank ChambersJohn Garfield
Nick SmithCecil Kellaway
Arthur KeatsHume Cronyn
Kyle SackettLeon Ames
Ezra Liam KennedyAlan Reed
BlairJeff York

Broadcast

  • Sat 6 Oct 200700:35
    BBC Two except East & Yorkshire