The Postman

The Postman

The Postman is an American post-apocalyptic epic film based on the 1985 novel of the same name by David Brin. It was filmed in northeastern Washington , Fidalgo Island, Washington, central Oregon and Tucson, Arizona, and was directed by Kevin Costner, who also stars in the film. The film co-stars Will Patton, Larenz Tate, Olivia Williams, James Russo, Daniel von Bargen, Tom Petty, Scott Bairstow, Roberta Maxwell, Mary Stuart Masterson and George Wyner. The film is set in the northwestern United States after an unspecified apocalypse has left a huge impact on human civilization. A nomadic...
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quick facts
Release date:December 12, 1997
Directed by:Kevin Costner
Rated:R (USA)
Runtime:177 Minutes
Producer:Kevin Costner, Steve Tisch, Jim Wilson
Editor:Peter Boyle, Regina Prosi-Bassman
Music by:James Newton Howard
Cinematography:Stephen F. Windon
Screenplay by:Brian Helgeland, Eric Roth
Estimated budget:$85,000,000
Adapted from:The Postman
Genre:Science Fiction, Adventure, Action

Award-winners from The Postman

Kevin Costner
Kevin Costner
Character:The Postman
Born:January 18, 1955

Cast of The Postman

James Russo
James Russo
Idaho
Born:April 23, 1953
Age:59
Will Patton
Will Patton
General Bethlehem
Born:June 14, 1954
Age:57
Giovanni Ribisi
Giovanni Ribisi
Bandit 20
Born:December 17, 1974
Age:37
Olivia Williams
Olivia Williams
Abby
Born:July 26, 1968
Age:43
Mary Stuart Masterson
Mary Stuart Masterson
Hope, Postman's Daughter
Born:June 28, 1966
Age:45
Shawn Hatosy
Shawn Hatosy
Billy
Born:December 29, 1975
Age:36

Honors and Awards

YearAward Won
1997 Razzie Award for Worst Actor, Kevin Costner
1997 Razzie Award for Worst Director, Kevin Costner
1997 Razzie Award for Worst Picture, Kevin Costner
1997 Razzie Award for Worst Screenplay, Eric Roth
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YearAward Nomination
1997 Razzie Award for Worst Actor, Kevin Costner
1997 Razzie Award for Worst Director, Kevin Costner
1997 Razzie Award for Worst Screenplay, Eric Roth
1997 Razzie Award for Worst Picture, Jim Wilson
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Film director of The Postman

Kevin Costner
Kevin Costner
Born: January 18, 1955
Age: 57

Kevin Michael Costner is an American actor, singer, musician, producer, director, and businessman. He has won two Academy Awards, and two Golden Globe Awards and has been nominated for three BAFTA Awards. Costner's roles include Lt. John J. Dunbar in the film Dances with Wolves, Jim Garrison in...
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Open Range 2003 R (USA) Western
The Postman 1997 R (USA) Science Fiction
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Music contributors for The Postman

James Newton Howard
James Newton Howard

James Newton Howard is an American composer best known for his scores to motion pictures. He is one of the most popular and respected composers for...
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Filming locations for The Postman

Oregon
Oregon

Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern...
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    When was the film "The Postman" first released to the public?
  • A:
    The movie was released in December, 1997.
  • Q:
    Who composed the music for the motion picture The Postman?
  • A:
    James Newton Howard and John Sebastian composed the music score for the movie's soundtrack.
  • Q:
    Who was the distributor of the movie, "The Postman"?
  • A:
    Warner Bros. Entertainment distributed the film.
  • Q:
    Which awards did the motion picture "The Postman" receive?
  • A:
    The film won the Razzie Award for Worst Actor.
  • Q:
    Who was the director of the motion picture "The Postman"?
  • A:
    Kevin Costner directed the motion picture.
  • Q:
    Who produced the film, "The Postman"?
  • A:
    Kevin Costner, Steve Tisch and Jim Wilson were the show's producers.
  • Q:
    Which screenwriter wrote the film The Postman?
  • A:
    Brian Helgeland, David Brin and Eric Roth performed the film's screenwriting.

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