The movie titled ‘The Postman’ was released in 1997, starring actors like Kevin Costner, Will Patton, and Larenz Tate. This is a behind-the-scenes look, diving into the places where the movie was shot and each key person’s roles. To learn a bit more about the exciting details of the movie and interesting backstage facts, continue reading.
Where it Filmed?
Production of ‘The Postman’ took place in various exciting locations across the United States. Filming began on March 10, 1997, and ended on July 22, 1997. The unique places used for filming include:
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Kevin Costner | The Postman |
| Will Patton | General Bethlehem |
| Larenz Tate | Ford Lincoln Mercury |
| Olivia Williams | Abby |
| James Russo | Idaho |
| Daniel von Bargen | Pineview Sheriff Briscoe |
| Tom Petty | Bridge City Mayor |
| Scott Bairstow | Luke |
| Giovanni Ribisi | Bandit 20 |
| Roberta Maxwell | Irene March |
| Joe Santos | Colonel Getty |
| Ron McLarty | Old George |
| Peggy Lipton | Ellen March |
| Brian Anthony Wilson | Woody |
| Todd Allen | Gibbs |
| Rex Linn | Mercer |
| Shawn Hatosy | Billy |
| Ryan Hurst | Eddie March |
| Charles Esten | Michael |
| Abby’s Husband | |
| Ty O’Neal | Drew |
| Kirk Fox | Gangly Recruit |
| Ken Linhart | Disappointed Recruit |
| Korey Scott Pollard | Thin Recruit |
| Kayla Lambert | Shakespeare Girl |
| Austin Howard Early | Shakespeare Boy |
| Ellen Geer | Pineview Woman |
| Randle Mell | Villiage Mayor |
| Cooper Taylor | Tony |
| Dylan Haggerty | Slow Recruit |
| Michael Milgrom | Holnist Projectionist |
| Keith C. Howell | Holnist Scout |
| H.P. Evetts | Holnist Soldier |
| Jeff McGrail | Rope Bridge Soldier |
| Lily Costner | Lily March |
| Gregory Avellone | Pineview Man |
| Susan Brightbill | Pineview Woman |
| Elisa Daniel | Pineview Woman |
| Jenny Buchanan | Pineview Woman |
| Ann Manning | Pineview Woman |
| Andy Garrison | Pineview Sentry |
| Rusty Hendrickson | Pineview Minister |
| Marvin Winton | Pineview Old Man |
| Jono Manson | Pineview Band |
| John J. Coinman | Pineview Band |
| Vernon T. Williams | Pineview Band |
| Mark Clark | Pineview Band |
| Blair Forward | Pineview Band |
| Robyn Pruitt-Hamm | Pineview Band |
| Michelle Ramminger | Pineview Band |
| Tom Novak | Benning Gatekeeper |
| Richard Joel | Benning Gatekeeper |
| George Wyner | Benning Mayor |
| Brooke Becker | Benning Woman |
| Eva Gayle Six | Benning Woman |
| Todd Lewis | Benning Man |
| Joe Costner | Letter Boy |
| Kathi Sheehan | Letter Boy’s Mother |
| Betty Moyer | Elvis Woman |
| Joseph McKenna | Holnist Captain |
| Neal Preston Coon | Bridge City Boy |
| Rick Wadkins | Bridge City Man |
| Shiree Porter | Bridge City Woman |
| Anthony Guidera | Bridge City Guard |
| Greg Serano | California Carrier |
| Derk Cheetwood | Carrier 12 |
| Mark Thomason | Adult Letter Boy |
| Julie Andrews | Maria (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Stanton Barrett | California Carrier (uncredited) |
| Lester Berman | Cook (uncredited) |
| Tom Bower | Larry (uncredited) |
| Shane Alan Bowers | ‘8’s Cavalry (uncredited) |
| Caleb | The Lion (uncredited) |
| Michael Doherty | Elvis |
| Oregon Townsperson (uncredited) | |
| Mark Donnell | Holnist Bridge Guard (uncredited) |
| Gordon Frye | Holnist Cavalry Captain (uncredited) |
| Nancy Frye | Town Cavalry (uncredited) |
| Robert F. Glass | Holnist soldier (uncredited) |
| Patric Johnstone | Holnist Cavalryman (uncredited) |
| Joseph | The Lion (uncredited) |
| Ronald LaCaria | Rider (uncredited) |
| Dolph Lundgren | Andrew Scott (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| James Marks | Holnist First Sergeant (uncredited) |
| Mary Stuart Masterson | Hope |
| Postman’s Daughter (uncredited) | |
| Ernest Melon | Soldier (uncredited) |
| Fergus O’Fay | Horseback Rider (uncredited) |
| Chris Orf | Conscript (uncredited) |
| Brandon Tyler | Postal Recruit (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie is based on a post-apocalyptic theme where a nameless drifter wears a postman’s uniform, carrying a bag of mail. His journey is to inspire hope among the survivors in a devastated America.
- The movie was directed by Kevin Costner.
- The screenplay was by David Brin, Eric Roth, and Brian Helgeland.
- The film was released in Canada on December 25, 1997.
- The movie has won 7 awards and has received 7 nominations.
- Famous stars like Kevin Costner who played ‘The Postman’, Will Patton as ‘General Bethlehem’, and Larenz Tate as ‘Ford Lincoln Mercury’ have contributed remarkably to the movie.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Bend, Oregon, USA
- Latitude: 44.0581728
- Longitude: -121.3153096
- Place ID: ChIJUdLTpf_AuFQRtNEgx6zniBA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Bend, OR, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Boundary Dam, Metaline Falls, Washington, USA
- Latitude: 48.9871472
- Longitude: -117.347468
- Place ID: ChIJv6O3a9keY1MRDsXaS2KOQRQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Boundary Dam, Metaline Falls, WA 99153, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Central Oregon, Oregon, USA
- Latitude: 43.8662852
- Longitude: -120.7893073
- Place ID: ChIJqZUKTF_7uFQRMfwp_8eIup8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Central Oregon Hwy, Oregon, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Redmond, Oregon, USA
- Latitude: 44.2726203
- Longitude: -121.1739212
- Place ID: ChIJu1GMTtTUuFQRGHlrwGDSOJQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Redmond, OR 97756, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
