The Third Man
1949
Movie Information
Overview
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.
Release Date
September 1, 1949
Director
Carol Reed
Runtime
1h 45m
Cast
Joseph CottenAlida ValliTrevor HowardOrson WellesPaul HörbigerErnst DeutschErich PontoSiegfried BreuerHedwig BleibtreuBernard Lee
Production
London Films Productions
Genres
ThrillerMystery