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1994 · 114 min · PG

The Postman

Directed by Michael Radford · Comedy, Drama, Romance

The Postman (1994) is a Comedy film, directed by Michael Radford set in Italy during the 1950s. It runs 114 minutes and is rated PG.

Themes of love & longing and friendship run throughout.

Composer
Luis Bacalov
Cinematography
Franco Di Giacomo
Cast
Massimo TroisiPhilippe NoiretMaria Grazia CucinottaRenato ScarpaLinda MorettiMariano RigilloAnna BonaiutoSergio Solli

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Italy
Setting
IslandCoastal Sea
When
1950s

Premise & themes

Themes
Love & LongingFriendship
Tone
RomanticMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Historical Fiction

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