The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946)

The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946)

  • 7.5
  • 1h 53min
  • Crime, Drama, Mystery, Romance, Thriller
  • 1946-10-14 (USA)

Storyline

Nick Smith, the middle-aged proprietor of a roadside restaurant, hires drifter Frank Chambers as a handyman. Frank eventually begins an affair with Nick's beautiful wife Cora, who talks Frank into helping her kill Nick, by "accident." But the best laid plans......



Short Review

Development of the characters makes Tay Garnett's direction seem slowly paced during first part of the picture, but this establishment was necessary to give the speed and punch to the uncompromising evil that transpires.


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