Title:
The postman always rings twice
Uniform Title:
Postman always rings twice (Motion picture : 1946)
ISBN:
9780790785899
Publication Information:
Burbank, CA : Turner Entertainment : Distributed by Warner Home Video, c2004, 1946.
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (113 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
Based on the novel by James M. Cain.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1946.
Special features include: Introduction by Richard Jewell [film historian and author]; The John Garfield story (58 min.); Behind-the-scenes image gallery [slide show]; Theatrical trailer-1946 (3 min.); Theatrical trailer-1981 remake (3 min.).
Personal Subject:
Summary:
Frank Chambers (John Garfield) is a drifter who lands at a roadside gas station owned by jolly old Nick Smith (Cecil Kellaway) and his young, blonde wife Cora (Lana Turner). In a matter of minutes, Frank and Cora fall in love, and plot to murder Nick. Eventually wedding bells ring, the body count rises, and the gavel slams-of course, nothing ever goes as planned. Part of what makes the film noir is watching the characters react, as their plans are derailed one by one.
System Details:
DVD, REGION 1, DOLBY DIGITAL MONO, ORIGINAL THEATRICAL PRESENTATION ASPECT RATIO, 1.33:1.
Language Note:
ENGLISH AND FRENCH SOUNDTRACKS, WITH OPTIONAL SUBTITLES IN ENGLISH, FRENCH AND SPANISH ; CLOSED-CAPTIONED.
