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.
Movie: Postman's Knock
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Harold Petts
Jean
P.C. Woods
Rupert
Inspector
Joe
Sam
Pete
Mr. Fordyce
Psychiatrist
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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.
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1962-02-22
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