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The Third Man

“Hunted by men ... Sought by WOMEN!”

7.919491h 45mThrillerMystery
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The Third Man at a glance

The Third Man is a 1949 thriller and mystery film, running 1h 45m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: PG in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel and Artiflix.

PG age rating1h 45mThrillerMystery

Rated PG in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1949-08-31
Runtime
1h 45m
Genres
Thriller, Mystery
Director
Carol Reed
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
7.9 / 10 · 2,222 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

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

14 names
Joseph CottenHolly Martins
Alida ValliAnna Schmidt
Trevor HowardMajor Calloway
Orson WellesHarry Lime
Paul HörbigerKarl the Porter
Ernst Deutsch'Baron' Kurtz
Erich PontoDr. Winkel
Siegfried BreuerPopescu
Hedwig BleibtreuAnna's Landlady
Bernard LeeSergeant Paine
Wilfrid Hyde-WhiteCrabbin
Alexis ChesnakovCol. Brodsky the Russian Liaison Officer (uncredited)
Thomas GallagherTaxi Driver (uncredited)
Herbert HalbikHänsel the Little Boy with Ball (uncredited)

Questions about The Third Man

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Where can I watch The Third Man in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, The Third Man is listed on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, Artiflix. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is The Third Man suitable for children?

The Third Man is rated PG in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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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 after learning of a "third man" present at the time of Harry's death, running into interference from British officer…

How long is The Third Man?

The Third Man runs for 1h 45m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

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