| Description |
1 videodisc (113 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, Region 1, Dolby Digital mono, original theatrical presentation aspect ratio, 1.33:1. |
| Language |
English and French soundtracks, with optional subtitles in English, French and Spanish ; closed-captioned. |
| Note |
Based on the novel by James M. Cain. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 1946. |
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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.). |
| Cast |
Lana Turner (Cora Smith), John Garfield (Frank Chambers), Cecil Kellaway (Nick Smith), Hume Cronyn (Arthur Keats), Leon Ames (Kyle Sackett), Audrey Totter (Madge Gorland), Alan Reed (Ezra Liam Kennedy). |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Sidney Wagner ; film editor, George White ; musical score, George Bassman. |
| Audience |
MPAA Rating: Not rated. |
| 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. |
| Subject |
Cain, James M. (James Mallahan), 1892-1977 -- Television adaptations.
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Cain, James M. (James Mallahan), 1892-1977 -- Film adaptations.
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Man-woman relationships -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Crimes of passion -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Love -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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| Genre |
Feature films.
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| Added Author |
Wilson, Carey, 1889-1962.
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Ruskin, Harry, 1894-1969.
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Busch, Niven, 1903-1991.
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Garnett, Tay.
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Turner, Lana, 1921-1995.
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Garfield, John.
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Kellaway, Cecil, 1891-1973.
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Cronyn, Hume.
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Ames, Leon, 1902-1993.
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Cain, James M. (James Mallahan), 1892-1977.
Postman always rings twice.
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
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Turner Home Entertainment (Firm)
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Postman always rings twice (Motion picture : 1946)
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| ISBN |
0790785897 |
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9780790785899 |
| Standard No. |
012569585829 |
| Music No. |
65858 Warner Home Video |
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