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The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981)

★ 6.6R122 minDirector: Bob Rafelson

1981 film by Bob Rafelson

The Postman Always Rings Twice is a 1981 American neo-noir erotic thriller film directed by Bob Rafelson and written by David Mamet (in his screenwriting debut). Starring Jack Nicholson and Jessica Lange, it is the fourth adaptation of the 1934 novel by James M. Cain. The film was shot in Santa Barbara, California.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is The Postman Always Rings Twice about?
The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981) — This remake of the 1946 movie of the same name accounts an affair between a seedy drifter and a seductive wife of a roadside café owner. This begins a chain of events that culminates in murder.
Is The Postman Always Rings Twice based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Postman Always Rings Twice scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.