The Third Man
United Kingdom • 1949 • 1h 45m
Director
#64Criterion Collection →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.
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.
Credits
Crew
DirectorCarol Reed
WriterGraham Greene
CinematographerRobert Krasker
ComposerAnton Karas
EditorOswald Hafenrichter
ProducerCarol Reed
Cast
Joseph Cottenas Holly Martins
Alida Vallias Anna Schmidt
Trevor Howardas Major Calloway
Orson Wellesas Harry Lime