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The Third Man

NR19491h 45mCarol Reed
IMDb 8.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 99% · Metacritic 97
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"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.

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Staged DeathBlack MarketCemeteryInvestigationSoviet MilitaryPraterBritish ArmyAustriaCover-upFilm Noir

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What is The Third Man (1949) 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 stars in The Third Man?

The Third Man stars Joseph Cotten (Holly Martins), Alida Valli (Anna Schmidt), Trevor Howard (Major Calloway), Orson Welles (Harry Lime), Paul Hörbiger (Karl the Porter). The film was directed by Carol Reed.

How long is The Third Man?

The Third Man has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1949. It is rated NR.

Is The Third Man worth watching?

The Third Man holds an IMDb rating of 8.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 99. Fans of Thriller, Mystery are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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