The Missing Postman

The Missing Postman (DVD) (*)

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Screened, competed or awarded at:
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital Stereo )
English ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Australia ( PAL/Region 4 )

Running Time:
154 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1997 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Alan Dossor

Written By:
Mark Wallington

Actors:
James Bolam ..... Clive Peacock
Alison Steadman ..... Christine Peacock
Jim Carter ..... DS Lawrence Pitman
Gwyneth Strong ..... WPC Rachel McMahon
Stephen Moore ..... Ralph
Barbara Dickson ..... Linda Taylor
Larry Lamb ..... Trevor Ramsay
Dave Anderson ..... Roger Gourock
Martin Ball ..... Simon Maughan
Dominic Borrelli ..... Derek
Martine Brown ..... Harriet's Mum
Tessa Burbridge ..... Stripper
Gareth Corke ..... Mr Brewster
Mark Cox ..... Scottish Policeman
Nicky Croydon ..... Jeanie
Robert Daws ..... Peter Robson
Joanna Dickens ..... Kate Lemsford
Colin Edwynn ..... Alfie
Su Elliot ..... Diane Springer
Jane Evers ..... Norma Capstick
Daryl Fishwick ..... Barmaid
Rebecca Front ..... Sarah Seymour
John Gannie ..... Newcastle optician
Neil Genower ..... Dave Fowlds
Holliday Grainger ..... Harriet
Joseph Greig ..... Frank
Ross Gurney-Randall ..... Desmond
Frank Harper ..... BBC Security Man
Milton Johns ..... Len Denbigh
Denzil Kilvington ..... Kevin
Bobby Knutt ..... Danny
Francis Lee ..... Yorkshire Policeman
Michael Lees ..... Man in Leamington Spa
Roger Lloyd Pack ..... Ken Thompson
Sam Loggin ..... Patricia Flint
George Malpas ..... Old Man with Dog
Bob Mason ..... Joe
Helena McCarthy ..... Mrs Atherton
Colin McCredie ..... Greg
Steve Money ..... Truck Driver
Vivienne Moore ..... Mrs. Flint
Shirley Morgan ..... Second shopper
David Nicholls ..... Vic
Roger Sloman ..... Ron Springer
Roy Smiles ..... Les
Nick Stringer ..... Farmer Flint
Bill Thomas ..... DCI Weatherall
Hannah Waterman ..... Girl in Cafe
Flip Webster ..... First shopper
Claire Webzell ..... Second Mother
Tony Wiles ..... Len

Synopsis:

He's Don Quixote on a red bicycle...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 post-box in the small seaside town where he lives, he decides to deliver it himself, by hand, no matter the destination. Mounting his trusty bicycle, he sets off on what proves to be an odyssey of self-discovery. Inspired by the stories of the Pony Express, Clive cycles the length of Britain over a summer determined to deliver all the letters in his bag. A chase begins as the Police become involved. Then when the press and TV pick up the story, Clive's bizarre journey is turned into a crusade and he becomes a most unlikely hero.

Clive Peacock is a postman in a small seaside town in Dorset. He's happy in his job and doesn't want it to change. But new technology is being introduced in his sorting office. Since he can't drive, and since deliveries by bicycle are deemed to be "old fashioned", he is offered early retirement. But he doesn't want to retire. On his last day, he collects the post from the pillar box... and decides to deliver it by hand himself as a protest. And so he starts out on a long journey by bike all around Britain, delivering each letter personally. He is hotly pursued by the police (who want to arrest him for "stealing Her Majesty's mail") and by the media (who see a great human interest story and turn him into a celebrity). But he manages to stay one step ahead of them, making many friends along the way.

This product was added to our catalog on Friday 10 April, 2015.