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The Third Man (1949) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
The Third Man at a Glance
The Third Man is a 1949 thriller and mystery film directed by Carol Reed, with a cast led by Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli and Trevor Howard. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes and was released on August 31, 1949. The Third Man is rated 7.9/10 by TMDB users across 2,183 votes and is rated NR in the United States.
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Storyline & Synopsis
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.
Where “The Third Man” Fits in the 123Movies Catalog
Joseph Cotten
Holly Martins
Alida Valli
Anna Schmidt
Trevor Howard
Major Calloway
Orson Welles
Harry Lime
Paul Hörbiger
Karl the Porter
Ernst Deutsch
'Baron' Kurtz
Erich Ponto
Dr. Winkel
Siegfried Breuer
Popescu
Hedwig Bleibtreu
Anna's Landlady
Bernard Lee
Sergeant Paine
Wilfrid Hyde-White
Crabbin
Alexis Chesnakov
Col. Brodsky the Russian Liaison Officer (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions About The Third Man
When was The Third Man released?
The Third Man was released on August 31, 1949.
What is the runtime of The Third Man?
The Third Man has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
Who stars in The Third Man?
The Third Man stars Joseph Cotten as Holly Martins, Alida Valli as Anna Schmidt, Trevor Howard as Major Calloway and Orson Welles as Harry Lime. The cast also includes Paul Hörbiger, Ernst Deutsch, Erich Ponto and Siegfried Breuer.
Who directed The Third Man?
The Third Man was directed by Carol Reed. The screenplay is credited to Graham Greene.
What genre is The Third Man?
The Third Man is listed on TMDB as a mix of thriller and mystery.
What is The Third Man rated?
The Third Man is rated NR in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 7.9/10 from 2,183 votes.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Third Man for free?
You can watch the official trailer for The Third Man, "75th Anniversary Collector's Edition 4K SteelBook Official Trailer", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What movies are similar to The Third Man?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside The Third Man include The Bourne Supremacy (2004), The Odessa File (1974), The Lady Vanishes (1938), The Mask of Dimitrios (1944) and Murder at the Embassy (2025).
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