Postman's Knock (1962)
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.
Director: Robert Lynn
Genre: Comedy
Release Date: February 22, 1962
Cast
- Spike Milligan - Harold Petts
- Barbara Shelley - Jean
- John Wood - P.C. Woods
- Warren Mitchell - Rupert
- Archie Duncan - Inspector
- Lance Percival - Joe
- Arthur Mullard - Sam
- John Bennett - Pete
- Ronald Adam - Mr. Fordyce
- Miles Malleson - Psychiatrist
Screenplay
- John Briley (Screenplay)
- Jack Trevor Story (Screenplay)
- Jack Trevor Story (Story)
Music: Ron Goodwin
Editing: Geoffrey Foot
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
london, england, postman, train robbery
More Films by Director: Robert Lynn
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Postman's Knock stars Spike Milligan, Barbara Shelley, John Wood, Warren Mitchell, Archie Duncan, Lance Percival.
- What genre is Postman's Knock?
- Postman's Knock is a Comedy film.
- Where was Postman's Knock produced?
- Postman's Knock was produced in United Kingdom.