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The Third Man (1949)
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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.
Cast
Joseph Cottenas Holly Martins
Alida Vallias Anna Schmidt
Trevor Howardas Major Calloway
Orson Wellesas Harry Lime
Paul Hörbigeras Karl the Porter
Ernst Deutschas 'Baron' Kurtz
Erich Pontoas Dr. Winkel
Siegfried Breueras Popescu
Hedwig Bleibtreuas Anna's Landlady
Bernard Leeas Sergeant Paine
Wilfrid Hyde-Whiteas Crabbin
Alexis Chesnakovas Col. Brodsky the Russian Liaison Officer (uncredited)
Thomas Gallagheras Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Herbert Halbikas Hänsel the Little Boy with Ball (uncredited)
Facts
| Release date | August 31, 1949 |
| Runtime | 105 min (1h 45m) — about the same as the 1949 average of 98 min |
| Genres | Thriller, Mystery |
| Language | EN |
| Box office | $1,226,098 |
| IMDb | tt0041959 |
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Questions
How long is The Third Man?
The Third Man runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Is The Third Man worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.9/10 across 2,187 votes, which places it #1 of 4 films released in 1949 in this index (top 100%) and #72 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Third Man?
The Third Man was directed by Carol Reed. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Oliver! (1968).
Who stars in The Third Man?
Joseph Cotten as Holly Martins; Alida Valli as Anna Schmidt; Trevor Howard as Major Calloway; Orson Welles as Harry Lime; Paul Hörbiger as Karl the Porter; Ernst Deutsch as 'Baron' Kurtz.
What is The Third Man rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Third Man?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/59438.