The Third Man
"Hunted by men ... Sought by WOMEN!"
Originally released in 1949. The Third Man is a thriller/mystery film. directed by Carol Reed.
Starring Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli, and Trevor Howard
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 31, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
7.9/10
Great (2,028 votes)
Box Office
$1.2M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
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
Erich Ponto
as Dr. Winkel
Siegfried Breuer
as Popescu
Hedwig Bleibtreu
as Anna's Landlady
Bernard Lee
as Sergeant Paine
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $1,226,098
Production Companies
- London Films Productions
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 ...
Who directed The Third Man?
The Third Man was directed by Carol Reed.
How long is The Third Man?
The Third Man has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was The Third Man released?
The Third Man was released on August 31, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Third Man?
The main cast of The Third Man includes Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli, Trevor Howard, Orson Welles, Paul Hörbiger.
Is The Third Man worth watching?
The Third Man has a user rating of 7.9/10 based on 2,028 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.