The Third Man (1949)
Hunted by men ... Sought by WOMEN!
In postwar Vienna, Austria, Holly Martins, a writer of pulp Westerns, arrives penniless as a guest of his childhood chum Harry Lime, only to learn he has died. Martins develops a conspiracy theory after learning of a "third man" present at the time of Harry's death, running into interference from British officer Major Calloway, and falling head-over-heels for Harry's grief-stricken lover, Anna.
Cast
- Joseph Cotten - Holly Martins
- Alida Valli - Anna Schmidt
- Trevor Howard - Major Calloway
- Orson Welles - Harry Lime
- Paul Hörbiger - Karl the Porter
- Ernst Deutsch - 'Baron' Kurtz
- Erich Ponto - Dr. Winkel
- Siegfried Breuer - Popescu
- Hedwig Bleibtreu - Anna's Landlady
- Bernard Lee - Sergeant Paine
Screenplay
- Graham Greene (Screenplay)
- Graham Greene (Book)
Themes
Government Conspiracy and Secret Cover-ups, Conspiracy Theories and Reality Check, Conspiracy Theory Check: Is it True?, Unsolved Disappearances and Secrets, Unsolved Crimes and Obsession with the Past
Keywords
staged death, black market, cemetery, investigation, soviet military, prater, british army, austria, cover-up, film noir, black and white, foot chase, vienna, austria, sewer, missing person
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Third Man about?
- In postwar Vienna, Austria, Holly Martins, a writer of pulp Westerns, arrives penniless as a guest of his childhood chum Harry Lime, only to learn he has died. Martins develops a conspiracy theory after learning of a "third man" present at the time of Harry's death, running into interference from British officer Major Calloway, and falling head-over-heels for Harry's grief-stricken lover, Anna.
- Who directed The Third Man?
- The Third Man was directed by Carol Reed.
- Who stars in The Third Man?
- The Third Man stars Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli, Trevor Howard, Orson Welles, Paul Hörbiger, Ernst Deutsch.
- How long is The Third Man?
- The Third Man has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is The Third Man?
- The Third Man is a Thriller, Mystery film.
- How much did The Third Man gross?
- The Third Man grossed $1M worldwide.
- Where was The Third Man produced?
- The Third Man was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Third Man?
- The themes of The Third Man include: Government Conspiracy and Secret Cover-ups, Conspiracy Theories and Reality Check, Conspiracy Theory Check: Is it True?, Unsolved Disappearances and Secrets, Unsolved Crimes and Obsession with the Past.