The Postman (1972): Cast
The Postman is a 1972 drama directed by Dariush Mehrjui, starring Ezzatollah Entezami as Niyatollah, Ali Nasirian and Ahmad Reza Ahmadi. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Dariush Mehrjui
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Persian - Studio
- Misaghye Studio
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Postman About?
The premise of The Postman without spoilers.
A political metaphor based on Karl Buchner’s “Woyzeck”: a simpleminded mailman ends up committing a murder.
The Postman Themes & Keywords
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The Postman Cast & Characters
Ezzatollah Entezami leads the cast as Niyatollah, with Ali Nasirian as Taghi and Ahmad Reza Ahmadi as Niyatollah's Nephew. Directed by Dariush Mehrjui; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Dariush Mehrjui
- Ezzatollah Entezami as Niyatollah
- Ali Nasirian as Taghi
- Ahmad Reza Ahmadi as Niyatollah's Nephew
- Jaleh Sam as Mounir, Taghi's wife
Also Starring in The Postman
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More films directed by Dariush Mehrjui: A Minor, Apparition, Orange Suit and Beloved Sky.
The Postman Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Postchi” and “Der Briefträger”.
- Also known as
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- Postchi
- Der Briefträger
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The Postman FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Postman, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Postman?
The Postman runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was The Postman released?
The Postman was released on April 1, 1972.
Who directed The Postman?
The Postman was directed by Dariush Mehrjui.
More films by Dariush Mehrjui Who is in the cast of The Postman?
The Postman stars Ezzatollah Entezami as Niyatollah, Ali Nasirian as Taghi and Ahmad Reza Ahmadi as Niyatollah's Nephew, among 13 credited actors.
Does The Postman have a post-credit scene?
No. The Postman has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Postman in?
The original language of The Postman is Persian.
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