Movie

Postman's Knock

1962

A gentle, whimsical comedy with a likeable innocent adrift in the big city, full of mild slapstick and harmless misunderstandings.

Overview: Likeable country postman Harold Petts gets transferred from his village to London, where on his arrival he unwittingly foils a mail train robbery. Innocent in the ways of the big city, he is thought to be a member of another gang by both the train robbers and the police, who all suspect him of trying to rob the post office where he works.
How it feels: Whimsical, light, satirical and warm. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Identity, crime, deception, work
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
crime
deception
work
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none