The Third Man 1949
“Hunted by men ... Sought by WOMEN!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 105 minutes
- Director
- Carol Reed
- Network
- London Films Productions
What is The Third Man?
The Third Man is a film first released in 1949. Catalogued under Thriller, Mystery.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1949
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 105 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 31, 1949
- Studios
- London Films Productions
- Genres
- Thriller, Mystery
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.9/10
- Episode runtime
- ~105 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- London Films Productions
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Overview
The Third Man is a film first released in 1949. Catalogued under Thriller, Mystery. Produced and broadcast by London Films Productions. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A penniless pulp writer investigates his friend's mysterious death in postwar Vienna.”
- Engaging mystery plot involving a conspiracy theory
- Atmospheric postwar Vienna setting
- Features interference from military authorities
- Involves a tragic romance and grief
Watch it if you enjoy classic mystery and thriller films set in historical locations.
The film deals with themes of death, conspiracy, and postwar circumstances.
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When was the film released?
The film was released in 1949, with a US release date listed as February 2, 1950.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 45 minutes.
What genres does the film belong to?
The film falls under the thriller and mystery genres.
Who is the main character arriving in Vienna?
Holly Martins, a writer of pulp Westerns, arrives penniless in postwar Vienna.
Who was Holly Martins visiting?
He arrived as a guest of his childhood chum Harry Lime.
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