Postman's Knock
Synopsis
Likeable country postman Harold Petts gets transferred from his village to London, where on his arrival he unwittingly foils a mail train robbery. Innocent in the ways of the big city, he is thought to be a member of another gang by both the train robbers and the police, who all suspect him of trying to rob the post office where he works.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Lynn
- Screenplay & Story
- John Briley, Jack Trevor Story
- Original Score
- Ron Goodwin
- Original Title
- Postman's Knock
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Lynn
John Briley, Jack Trevor Story
Ron Goodwin
Geoffrey Foot
Ronald Kinnoch
Department Leadership Roster
Geoffrey Foot
Editor
Robert Lynn
Director
Ronald Kinnoch
Producer
John Briley
Screenplay
Jack Trevor Story
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Postman's Knock
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Postman's Knock about?
Likeable country postman Harold Petts gets transferred from his village to London, where on his arrival he unwittingly foils a mail train robbery. Innocent in the ways of the big city, he is thought to be a member of another gang by both the train robbers and the police, who all suspect him of trying to rob the post office where he works.
Who directed Postman's Knock?
Postman's Knock was directed by Robert Lynn.
Who stars in Postman's Knock?
The principal cast of Postman's Knock includes Spike Milligan, Barbara Shelley, John Wood, Warren Mitchell, Archie Duncan.
When was Postman's Knock released and how long is it?
Postman's Knock was released in 1962 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Postman's Knock?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Postman's Knock was composed by Ron Goodwin.