THE POSTMAN (1997)Directed by Kevin CostnerProduced by Lester BermanKevin CostnerSteve TischJim WilsonWritten by David Brin (novel)Eric RothBrian HelgelandStarring Kevin CostnerWill PattonLarenz TateOlivia WilliamsJames RussoDaniel Von BargenTom PettyScott BairstowRoberta MaxwellMusic by James Newton HowardJohn SebastianCinematography Stephen WindonEditing by Peter BoyleRegina Prosi-BassmanRelease date(s) 12 December 1997Running time 177 minLanguage EnglishBudget $80,000,000The Postman is the 1997 film adaptation of an award-winning post-apocalyptic themed novel of the same name, written in 1985 by author David Brin. It was shot in northeastern Washington (Metaline Falls) and central Oregon, and was directed by Kevin Costner. It starred Costner, Will Patton, Larenz Tate, Olivia Williams, James Russo, Daniel Von Bargen, Tom Petty, Scott Bairstow, and Roberta Maxwell.
