Postman, The

Synopsis: Feature film. Set in 2013, after World War Three has destroyed most of USA, including the government. an itinerant actor nicknamed Shakespeare (Costner) who wonders between villages performing scenes from Shakespeare, is captured by a fascist military group called the Holnists led by General Bethlehem. When he escapes from the Holnists he finds an abandoned mail Jeep and uniform, and starts to travel through small cities, telling them he is a postman, a representative of the restored United States. No one believes him at first, but soon he has followers, and they start to prepare a revolt against the Holnists.
Language: English
Country: United States
Medium: Film
Technical information: Colour / Sound
Year of release: 1997
Keywords: Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)