The Third Man

Year

1949

Duration

104 minutes

Genres

Crime, Thriller, War Films

Language

English (English subtitles)

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Holly Martins, an American crime author, travels to Vienna just after World War II after being offered a job by one of his closest friends, the entrepreneur Harry Lime. Upon his arrival, however, he discovers that Harry was killed in a car accident mere days before. As Holly delves deeper into the accident, he begins to uncover a criminal underworld behind the city's elegant exterior along with some truths about Harry that shock him to the core. This film, often considered one of the greatest British films of all time, is both a morality tale and a engrossing post-war thriller.

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Carol Reed

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Moving Image Arts

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The Third Man: Film Guide

A film guide that looks at The Third Man (1949), exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion.

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Thriller Strand Resource Secondary

Activities to support engagement, debate and reflection alongside a screening from the Thriller strand of the festival.

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The Third Man

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Language

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Cast (in alphabetical order)

Also available with this film on Into Film+

2 RESOURCES

Classification

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Moving Image Arts

The Third Man: Film Guide

Thriller Strand Resource Secondary

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