The Postmaster (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1940, The Postmaster is a drama film directed by Gustav Ucicky, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. When two Russian captains of cavalry came to a German post station one of them recalls what happened long time ago. He begins to tell the story: Ten years ago a comrade of them made a resting at the post station and fell in love with the station master's daughter. He promised everything to her and finally convinced her to come with him to St. Petersburg. When both arrived there she had to realize that her captain never had the intention to marry her.
Who’s in it. The Postmaster stars Heinrich George as Der Postmeister, Hilde Krahl as Dunja, Siegfried Breuer as Rittmeister Minskij and Hans Holt as Fähnrich Mitja, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Postmaster has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Postmaster page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Postmaster tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Postmaster (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Postmaster change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Postmaster worth watching?
- The Postmaster holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Postmaster?
- The Postmaster stars Heinrich George, Hilde Krahl, Siegfried Breuer, Hans Holt and Margit Symo.
- When was The Postmaster released?
- The Postmaster was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.