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This is an adventure set in the wastelands of a bleak America in 2013 after another world war has destroyed most of the States including it's Government. A loner (Costner) is captured by 'The Holnists', a military group who rule and terrorise the 'new' America.

Costner escapes from the group's clutches and stumbles across the abandoned uniform and Jeep of the ex-postal service.

Using his new found identity he travels from colony to colony reassuring people that he is a Postman, a representative of the restored United States.

As people begin to believe and trust Costner each colony begin to plan how to revolt against 'The Holnists'

Keywords:
Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Science Fiction, Disaster, Based-on-Novel, Post-Apocalyptic, Sci Fi, Movie, Film, Movies, Films
Additional Information:
(1997) (USA) (3 Star)
Cast:
Kevin Costner.... The Postman
Will Patton.... General Bethlehem
Larenz Tate.... Ford Lincoln Mercury
Olivia Williams.... Abby
James Russo.... Idaho
Daniel von Bargen.... Pineview Sheriff Briscoe
Supporting Cast:
Tom Petty.... Bridge City Mayor
Scott Bairstow.... Luke
Giovanni Ribisi.... Bandit 20
Roberta Maxwell.... Irene March
Joe Santos.... Colonel Getty
Ron McLarty.... Old George
Peggy Lipton.... Ellen March
Brian Anthony Wilson.... Woody
Todd Allen.... Gibbs
Rex Linn.... Mercer
Shawn Hatosy.... Billy
Ryan Hurst.... Eddie March
Charles Esten.... Michael Abby's Husband
Annie Costner.... Ponytail
Directors:
Kevin Costner
Writers:
David Brin
Eric Roth
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 Waterworld [Film, 1995]
 Jericho [Drama, 2006]
 Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior [Film, 1981]

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