The Third Man
7.9/10
Rating
105 min
Runtime
1949
Release Year
Carol Reed
Director
Cast
Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli, Trevor Howard, Orson Welles, Paul Hörbiger
Quick Synopsis
In postwar Vienna, Austria, Holly Martins, a struggling writer of pulp Westerns, arrives with little money to visit his old friend Harry Lime, only to discover that Harry has recently died under mysterious circumstances. As Martins investigates, he uncovers evidence suggesting that a mysterious "third man" was present during the incident leading to Harry's death. His inquiries are complicated by British officer Major Calloway, who seems intent on blocking the investigation. Meanwhile, Martins becomes romantically involved with Anna, Harry's deeply grieving lover, as he tries to uncover the truth behind his friend's death.
Detailed Synopsis of The Third Man
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.
