Cora Papadakis — The Postman Always Rings Twice Character Profile

About Cora Papadakis

The beautiful and restless wife of Nick Papadakis who runs a diner. She seeks escape from her loveless marriage and dreams of owning the business, leading her into a fatal affair and murder conspiracy with Frank.

Cora Papadakis — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Jessica Lange

Appears in

The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981)

Role

Protagonist

More characters from The Postman Always Rings Twice

• Frank Chambers (Jack Nicholson)
• Nick Papadakis (John Colicos)
• Mr. Katz (Michael Lerner)
• Insurance Salesman (Raleigh Bond)
• Kennedy (John P. Ryan)
• Man from Home Town (William Newman)
• Sign Man #2 (John Furlong)
• Madge (Anjelica Huston)
• Ringmaster (Louis Turenne)
• Grandmother (Betty Cole)
• Ticket Clerk (Sam Edwards)
• Goebel (Don Calfa)