Considered one of film's greatest thrillers, this British mystery follows an American pulp novelist (Joseph Cotton) who travels to shadowy...
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.
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99 %95 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
93 %54,293 reviewsAudience score rating
"A full-blooded, absorbing story"
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Variety
Variety"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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Time Out
Time Out"Top credit must go to Mr. Reed for molding all possible elements into a thriller of superconsequence."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"Of all the movies I have seen, this one most completely embodies the romance of going to the movies."
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Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert"This will haunt you."
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Empire Magazine
Empire Magazine"An iconic film noir that's still fresh despite being familiar."
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BBC
BBCThe Third Man | Details
Award winner- Best British Film, 1950 BAFTA Awards. Best Cinematography (Black and White) Oscar, 1951 Academy Awards. Grand Prize winner, Cannes Film Festival 1949.
- Runtime
- 104
- Genre
- Thriller
- Country of origin
- UK
