The postman always rings twice
(DVD) 

Based on the novel by James M. Cain.

Based on a novel by James M. Cain.

Originally released as a motion picture in 1946.

Special features include: Introduction by Richard Jewell [film historian and author]; Documentary profile "The John Garfield Story", narrated by Julie Garfield (58 min.); Behind-the-scenes image gallery [slide show]; Theatrical trailer-1946 (3 min.); Theatrical trailer-1981 remake (3 min.).

Director of photography, Sidney Wagner ; film editor, George White ; musical score, George Bassman.

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).

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.

MPAA Rating: Not rated.

Closed captioned.

DVD, Region 1, Dolby Digital mono, original theatrical presentation aspect ratio, 1.33:1.

For private home use only.

English and French soundtracks, with optional subtitles in English, French and Spanish.