The Third Man
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “Hunted by men ... Sought by WOMEN!”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Thriller, Mystery
- Director
- Carol Reed
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Joseph CottenHolly Martins
Alida ValliAnna Schmidt
Trevor HowardMajor Calloway
Orson WellesHarry Lime
Paul HörbigerKarl the Porter
Ernst Deutsch'Baron' Kurtz
Erich PontoDr. Winkel
Siegfried BreuerPopescu
Hedwig BleibtreuAnna's Landlady
Bernard LeeSergeant Paine🎬 Similar Movies
❓ 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.
- When was The Third Man released?
- The Third Man was released on August 31, 1949.
- How long is The Third Man?
- The Third Man has a runtime of 1h 45m.
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