The Postman

The Postman (1997)

Ending / spoiler

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Kevin Costner leads his Postmen in a final confrontation against General Bethlehem and the Holnist army. Bethlehem is eventually murdered by his own colonel, who agrees to end the conflict. Many years later Costner is remembered by the next generation as the bringer of hope to a shattered world.

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Continuity mistake: In the beginning when The Postman is balancing on a ladder you see him holding his rifle in his left hand. When it cuts it is in his right hand. (00:03:40)

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General Bethlehem: Great men were made by other great men. Patton had Rommel. Grant had Lee.

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Trivia: The pony girl was Costner's daughter. The boy of the letter (Postman's horse stunt) was Costner's son.

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