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The Third Man (1949)

Movie105minsRated PG

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About 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.

Year
1949
Genres
Thriller, Mystery
Runtime
105mins
Rated
PG
Director
Carol Reed
Top cast
Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli, Trevor Howard, Orson Welles, Paul Hörbiger, Ernst Deutsch

The Third Man release dates in Australia

Australian cinema release
DVD and Blu-ray in Australia

Release dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of The Third Man

  • Joseph Cottenas Holly Martins
  • Alida Vallias Anna Schmidt
  • Trevor Howardas Major Calloway
  • Orson Wellesas Harry Lime
  • Paul Hörbigeras Karl the Porter
  • Ernst Deutschas 'Baron' Kurtz
  • Erich Pontoas Dr. Winkel
  • Siegfried Breueras Popescu
  • Hedwig Bleibtreuas Anna's Landlady
  • Bernard Leeas Sergeant Paine
  • Wilfrid Hyde-Whiteas Crabbin
  • Alexis Chesnakovas Col. Brodsky the Russian Liaison Officer (uncredited)
  • Thomas Gallagheras Taxi Driver (uncredited)
  • Herbert Halbikas Hänsel the Little Boy with Ball (uncredited)
  • Hannah Norbertas Actress at Josefstadt Theater (uncredited)
Director
Carol Reed
Screenplay
Graham Greene
Producer
Carol Reed
Original Music Composer
Anton Karas
Director of Photography
Robert Krasker

Cast and crew: TMDB.

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Can I rent or buy The Third Man in Australia?

Yes, you can rent or buy The Third Man in Australia on Apple TV (rent from $4.99, buy from $15.99).