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Movie Info

Release Date: September 22, 1994
Runtime: 114 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (16)
Genres:
Drama Comedy Romance
Budget: $3,000,000
Revenue: $33,000,000
Original Language: Italian
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
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94%
Tomatometer
81
81/100
Metacritic
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7.9/10
TMDB
1,203 votes
7.8/10
IMDb
41,331 votes
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The Postman

1994

"Hope travels on every letter delivered."

Also known as: 🇬🇧 EN: Il Postino (The Postman)? 🇪🇸 ES: El cartero? 🇫🇷 FR: Le facteur? 🇩🇪 DE: Der Postmann? 🇵🇹 PT: O Carteiro de Pablo Neruda? All international titles (16) →

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Budget: $3,000,000
Revenue: $33,000,000
Profit $30,000,000
ROI +1000% (11x)

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The Postman is directed by Michael Radford .

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Keywords

#love 128 #island 36 #poverty 24 #letter 24 #poet 12 #naples, italy 6 #fisherman 4 #postman 2

Trivia & Fun Facts about The Postman

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  • The Postman was filmed primarily on the Italian island of Salina, known for its picturesque landscapes, which played a crucial role in establishing the film's romantic atmosphere.

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  • In one scene, Massimo Troisi's character delivers a letter to a local fisherman, which is a nod to the real-life practice of poets and artists finding inspiration in their surroundings.

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  • Massimo Troisi, who played the lead role, was also a writer and director, and he insisted on being involved in the screenplay's development, which enriched the film's narrative.

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  • During filming, Troisi suffered from serious health issues, which added a layer of poignancy to his performance, as he was aware it could be one of his last roles.

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  • The Postman was co-produced by several companies, including the Italian company Medusa Film and the French company Les Films du Losange, highlighting a collaborative approach to international cinema.

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  • In one scene, a character is seen reading a poem that is a direct reference to Pablo Neruda, linking the film's themes of love and poetry to the renowned poet's works.

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