The Missing Postman (1997)
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When Dorset postman Clive Peacock is forced into early retirement, the years ahead look bleak. But on his last day in the job, in a moment of unexpected rebellion he makes a decision that will change his life. As he makes his final collection from the postbox in the small seaside town where he lives, he decides to deliver the letters himself, by hand, no matter the destination. Mounting his trusty bicycle, he sets off on what proves to be an odyssey of self-discovery. Pursued by the police and lionised by the media, Clive becomes both a fugitive and a reluctant hero.
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James BolamClive Peacock
Alison SteadmanChristine Peacock
Jim CarterDS Lawrence Pitman
Stephen MooreRalph
Gwyneth StrongWPC Rachel McMahon
Larry LambTrevor Ramsay
Barbara DicksonLinda Taylor
Rebecca FrontSarah Seymour
Roger Lloyd PackKen Thompson
Robert DawsPeter Robson
Dominic BorrelliDerek
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What is The Missing Postman about?
When Dorset postman Clive Peacock is forced into early retirement, the years ahead look bleak. But on his last day in the job, in a moment of unexpected rebellion he makes a decision that will change his life. As he makes his final collection from the postbox in the small seaside town where he lives, he decides to deliver the letters himself, by hand, no matter the destination. Mounting his trusty bicycle, he sets off on what proves to be an odyssey of self-discovery. Pursued by the police and lionised by the media, Clive becomes both a fugitive and a reluctant hero.
How long is The Missing Postman?
The Missing Postman has a runtime of 147 minutes.