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The Postcard Killings (2020)

6.3/10 · 660 votes 1h 41m nc-17 ThrillerDrama

#174 of 234 films from 2020 #1602 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Danis Tanović · Written by James Patterson, Liza Marklund, Andrew Stern, Ellen Brown Furman

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Overview

After suffering a personal tragedy, and desperate for justice, Jacob Kanon, a veteran New York City police detective, embarks on the search for a twisted killer who is leaving a bloody trail of elaborate murders across Europe.

Cast

Jeffrey Dean Morganas Jacob Kanon
Famke Janssenas Valerie Kanon
Cush Jumboas Dessie Lombard
Joachim Królas Inspector Klaus Bublitz
Steven Mackintoshas Detective Inspector Rupert Pierce
Naomi Battrickas Marina Haysmith / Sylvia Randolph
Ruairí O'Connoras Simon Haysmith / Mac Randolph
Denis O'Hareas Simon Haysmith
Eva Röseas Detective Sergeant Agneta Hoglund
Lukas Loughranas Detective Evert Ridderwall
Dylan Devonald Smithas Pieter Holl
Sallie Harmsenas Nienke Holl
Orla O'Rourkeas Nancy
Christopher Pizzeyas Charles Hardwick

Facts

Release dateMarch 13, 2020
Runtime101 min (1h 41m) — about the same as the 2020 average of 103 min
GenresThriller, Drama
LanguageEN
IMDbtt4106514

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Questions

How long is The Postcard Killings?
The Postcard Killings runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Is The Postcard Killings worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.3/10 across 660 votes, which places it #174 of 234 films released in 2020 in this index (top 26%) and #1602 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Postcard Killings?
The Postcard Killings was directed by Danis Tanović. Other well-rated titles by the same director: No Man's Land (2001).
Who stars in The Postcard Killings?
Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Jacob Kanon; Famke Janssen as Valerie Kanon; Cush Jumbo as Dessie Lombard; Joachim Król as Inspector Klaus Bublitz; Steven Mackintosh as Detective Inspector Rupert Pierce; Naomi Battrick as Marina Haysmith / Sylvia Randolph.
What is The Postcard Killings rated?
It carries a nc-17 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Postcard Killings?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/100458.

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