The Third Man
1949, English. Directed by Carol Reed.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Carol ReedDirector
- 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
- Wilfrid Hyde-WhiteCrabbin
- Alexis ChesnakovCol. Brodsky the Russian Liaison Officer (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 31 August 1949
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Graham Greene
- Box office
- $1.2M
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The Third Man: quick answers
Is The Third Man worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.9/10 from 2,210 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Third Man?
The Third Man runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does The Third Man have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Third Man. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is The Third Man suitable for kids?
The Third Man is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Where can I watch The Third Man?
The Third Man is streaming on Artiflix.
What movies are like The Third Man?
If you liked The Third Man, try The 39 Steps, Touch of Evil, The Maltese Falcon.
Who directed The Third Man?
The Third Man (1949) was directed by Carol Reed and stars Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli, Trevor Howard.