The Third Man
Considered one of film's greatest thrillers, this British mystery follows an American pulp novelist (Joseph Cotton) who travels to shadowy post-WWII Vienna and becomes embroiled in an investigation into the murder of his friend and back-market purveyor, Harry Lime (Orson Welles). Grand Prize winner at Cannes 1949, and Best Cinematography winner at the Oscars for its expressionist, black and white photography. The Third Man was named the best British film of the 20th Century by the British Film Institute in 1999.
1949Rating: PG104 minsUK
Thriller
- Director:
- Carol Reed ('The Fallen Idol')
- Writer:
- Graham Greene
- Cast:
- Joseph CottenAlida ValliOrson WellesTrevor HowardBernard Lee
The Third Man | Awards
Best British Film, 1950 BAFTA Awards. Best Cinematography (Black and White) Oscar, 1951 Academy Awards. Grand Prize winner, Cannes Film Festival 1949.
The Third Man | Reviews
99%88 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® Score
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Time Out
Suffused with irony yet ultimately serious-minded: without personal responsibility, it says, there is no hope for civilisation – however charming the smirk.
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The New York Times
Top credit must go to Mr. Reed for molding all possible elements into a thriller of superconsequence.
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Roger Ebert
Of all the movies I have seen, this one most completely embodies the romance of going to the movies.
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The Third Man | Release Details
The Third Man is now playing in 1 cinema in Australia. The Third Man is available to stream in Australia now on Google Play and Apple TV and Ritz at Home.