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The Postman Always Rings Twice

Lana Turner (Actor), John Garfield (Actor), Tay Garnett (Director) | Rated: NR (Not Rated) | Format: DVD
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
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Even under the heavy censorship of 1946 Hollywood, Lana Turner and John Garfield's libidinous desires burn up the screen in Tay Garnett's adaptation of James M. Cain's torrid crime melodrama. Platinum blond Turner is Cora, a restless sexpot stuck in a roadside diner married to mundane middle-aged fry cook Nick Smith (Cecil Kellaway) when handsome drifter Frank (Garfield) blows her way. It's lust at first sight, a rapacious desire that neither can break off, and before long they're plotting his demise--but in the wicked world of Cain nothing is that easy. Garnett's visual approach is subdued compared to the more expressionistic film noir of the period, but he's at no loss when he films the luminous Turner in her milky-white wardrobe. She radiates repressed sexuality and uncontrollable passion while Garfield's smart-talking loner Frank mixes street-smart swagger and scrappy toughness with vulnerability and sincere intensity. Costar Hume Cronyn cuts a cold, calculating figure as their conniving lawyer, a chilly character that only increases our feelings for the murderous couple, victims of an all consuming amour fou that drives their passions to extremes. --Sean Axmaker

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Four fantastic movies for a great price... Sep 24 2010
By Edmonson TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
This is an amazing set of four great movies and for a decent price. "Dial M for Murder" appears to have been remastered, and cleaned up, and really looks fantastic. The colors are rich and vibrant and the blacks are deep. "The Big Sleep" though, is not remastered, and has dust spots on the negative. Also, the left side of the frame sometimes appears dull and lacks the deep blacks seen on the right side of the frame. "The Postman Always Rings Twice" also has dust spots, though "The Maltese Falcon" appears to be clean.

I was surprised to also see that each film has many special features, including interviews with other directors, film historians, or archival experts. The packaging is basic but it does the job with a movie on each side of two discs in a DVD case. This set is an excellent buy.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Great buy Sep 15 2011
By pliny the younger
Format:DVD
I thought the combination of all four movies into one collection was brilliant and it was interesting to see the different styles and genres played against each others. As a result I will be watching them again with a new insight and perspective
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars I wouldn't say April 21 2004
By nom-de-nick
Format:DVD
it's the BEST movie about lust, but it should be in the enclclopedia next to "noir." Whatta cast, whatta film, whatta fool you are if you don't buy or at least rent it!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars commande et livraison
Bonjour, Vous pouvez laisser le colis au pas de la porte ou dans la boite aux lettre s'il y entre. Puisque UPS ne laisse pas de carton pour aller chercher au bureau de poste. Read more
Published 14 months ago by merenature
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding film
Sparks ignite when drifter Frank (John Garfield) meets bombshell Cora (Lana Turner). There's no denying the attraction between them but she's married, so they begin to think of... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Kona
4.0 out of 5 stars Welcome to the Twin Oaks
Postman's plot centers around drifter Frank, and his relationship with the beautiful Cora. Cora and husband, Nick, run the Twin Oaks -- a roadside service station/diner -- and... Read more
Published on May 19 2004 by dantes
5.0 out of 5 stars Start watching and you won't be able to stop
Great black and white photography
Excellent tension between Garfield and Turner.
Great storyline.
If you start watching this film you won't be able to stop. Read more
Published on Mar 28 2004 by 10za
3.0 out of 5 stars Great movie, defective manufacturing.
Terrific film noir! I've been waiting for this movie to be released on DVD for many months. The video restoration is only fair-to-good and a movie of this caliber deserves a... Read more
Published on Feb 1 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars best movie about lust ever made
tremendous movie. with all the heavy censorship of the time, the feeling really comes through. garfield and turner were never better. great twists and turns throughout the movie. Read more
Published on Jan 27 2004
3.0 out of 5 stars Uneven production, unfulfilled potential
So much potential. This could have been a great movie. Scene after scene the viewer is swept along with the momentum, only to find that the final scenes are empty, void of any... Read more
Published on Jan 24 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars DVD Quality Very Good
If you are worrying about the quality of the transfer to DVD, worry about something else. It looks terrific! The studio used excellent source material. Read more
Published on Jan 21 2004 by Joe Oliver
2.0 out of 5 stars Flat, watered-down version of a vicious little story
Wow. Garfield STINKS, and there is but not a thread of sexual tension in the cinematic rendering of this tale. Read more
Published on Jan 16 2004 by C.J. Hustwick
5.0 out of 5 stars LUST & THE LAW....
Good adaption of James M.Cain's novel that manages to get the job done considering the censorship restrictions of 1946. Read more
Published on Jan 16 2004 by Mark Norvell
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