The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981 film)
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| Directed by | Bob Rafelson |
| Screenplay by | David Mamet |
| Based on | The Postman Always Rings Twice by James M. Cain |
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| Cinematography | Sven Nykvist |
| Edited by | Graeme Clifford |
| Music by | Michael Small |
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Running time | 123 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $12 million |
| Box office | $44.2 million |
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.