The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946 film) is riveted." The review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported that 95% of critics gave the film a positive review, based on eighteen reviews. The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946 film) The Postman Always Rings Twice is a 1946 American film noir based on the 1934 novel of the same name by James M. Cain. This adaptation of the novel features Lana Turner, John Garfield, Cecil Kellaway, Hume Cronyn, Leon Ames, and Audrey Totter. It was directed by Tay Garnett. The musical score was written by George Bassman and Erich Zeisl (the latter uncredited). This version was the third filming of "The
The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946 film) Frank to meet his new boss. Frank and Cora conspire to stage a drunk-driving accident that will kill Nick. As they are about to leave, District Attorney Sackett shows up for gas; the couple had planned to fake an argument, at a gas station along the way, in which Cora would insist on driving because the men are too drunk (in fact, it is only Nick who is drunk). Since Sackett is there, they feign the exchange there at Twin Oaks, so he can later be a witness if needed. Cora drives along precarious cliff roads and soon stops the