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Director: Carol Reed, Sir Carol Reed

Cinematic Movement: Film Noir

Studio: The Criterion Collection

Edition: 2-Disc Set

Type: Movie

Format: DVD

Region Code: DVD: 1 (US, Canada...)

Release Year: 2007

Producer: Alexander Korda, David O. Selznick

Language: English

Actor: Joseph Cotten, Orson Welles

Features: Black & White, Book Included, Commentary

Movie/TV Title: Third Man

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Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

UPC: 0715515023429

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Genre: Action & Adventure

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Travel back in time and discover unspeakable mysteries that need serious attention. Based in post-war Vienna, 'The Third Man' features a young jobless fiction novelist Holly Martins, who embarks on a journey to Vienna on an invitation from Harry Lime, an ex-school friend who promised him a job. A city divided into sectors by the triumphant allies and a flourishing black market characterizes the atmosphere in Vienna. Upon arrival, Martins discovers that his friend Lime has recently died in a mysterious accident. After talking to some of Lime's friends, inconsistencies arise between their stories prompting Martins to play detective to find out what really happened to his old friend. Sit tight and find out if he cracks the case.

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by kramnalpak
Jun 07, 2016Top favourable review
Called the greatest British film ever made
I can see why. Brilliant in every possible way! Carol Reed was one of the best directors ever, but sadly, only film buffs know his name. Add Welles, Cotton and Howard, and a thrilling Graham Greene script, and get ready for one of the masterpieces of cinema. Great extras on this Criterion release. Wish it hadn't gone out of print.
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by pkbt23
Jul 20, 2010
A Classic Beyond Dispute
What can you say? You get Carol Reed (director),Graham Green(script),Harry Lime(Orson Wells at his most flamboyant),Holly Martins (Joseph Cotton as the archtypal innocent American),steady Trevor Howard, lessons in Austrian pronunciation, great sewer shots--& oh that zither score by Anton Karas! One of the classic films that's both as serious & entertaining as its reputation for both. You don't have to think about either--you're just carried along by the pace & plot turns. And, as you might expect, it only gets better with repeated viewing. This is a collision of all collaborators working at their peak. Incidentally, Criterion has lost the rights to this, so it's now officially out of print (June 2010). It will be picked up by Lionsgate (I believe)in a special edition scheduled for August ... What can you say? You get Carol Reed (director),Graham Green(script),Harry Lime(Orson Wells at his most flamboyant),Holly Martins (Joseph Cotton as the archtypal innocent American),steady Trevor Howard, lessons in Austrian pronunciation, great sewer shots--& oh that zither score by Anton Karas! One of the classic films that's both as serious & entertaining as its reputation for both. You don't have to think about either--you're just carried along by the pace & plot turns. And, as you might expect, it only gets better with repeated viewing. This is a collision of all collaborators working at their peak. Incidentally, Criterion has lost the rights to this, so it's now officially out of print (June 2010). It will be picked up by Lionsgate (I believe)in a special edition scheduled for August or so, but right now--& probably whenever--this is the release to buy, if you can find it for a reasonable price.
by d-man.818
Feb 17, 2010
The Third Man
What is so great about "The Third Man" and possibly the reason it has and will always remain a classic is the fact that a film like this can never be made again. Well at least not successfully. The setting of post WWII Vienna not only establishes the tone but is actually real location footage. How more authentic can you get! The casting too can never be assembled the way it was in this 1949 classic. Welles was extraordinary to say the least as Harry Lime while Joseph Cotten gives a performance of a lifetime. And of course the music. No production studio manufactured song could ever replace the zither music that stands its ground alongside the film as timeless. A true masterpiece and a gem in cinematic history.What is so great about "The Third Man" and possibly the reason it has and will always remain a classic is the fact that a film like this can never be made again. Well at least not successfully. The setting of post WWII Vienna not only establishes the tone but is actually real location footage. How more authentic can you get! The casting too can never be assembled the way it was in this 1949 classic. Welles was extraordinary to say the least as Harry Lime while Joseph Cotten gives a performance of a lifetime. And of course the music. No production studio manufactured song could ever replace the zither music that stands its ground alongside the film as timeless. A true masterpiece and a gem in cinematic history.
by footballhusker777
Oct 05, 2009
The Third Man
I bought this movie because it is the best British film of all time. It is the best of all foreign-made film noir movies. Great films are not planned, they occur by a chance meeting of great direction, cinematography, acting, script, musical score and etc. "The Third Man" contains all of these elements! Carol Reed is a consummate director. In this movie, he combines a number of elements to give it a realistic atmosphere. He uses the city of Vienna as a grim backdrop to the plot. The destruction of World War II is apparent: bombed-out buildings, careworn people clearing the rubble, desperate survivors selling their possessions for life's necessities. Reed uses odd camera angles to show the convoluted and out-of-joint social conditions of post-war Vienna. Several Viennese actors and ... I bought this movie because it is the best British film of all time. It is the best of all foreign-made film noir movies. Great films are not planned, they occur by a chance meeting of great direction, cinematography, acting, script, musical score and etc. "The Third Man" contains all of these elements! Carol Reed is a consummate director. In this movie, he combines a number of elements to give it a realistic atmosphere. He uses the city of Vienna as a grim backdrop to the plot. The destruction of World War II is apparent: bombed-out buildings, careworn people clearing the rubble, desperate survivors selling their possessions for life's necessities. Reed uses odd camera angles to show the convoluted and out-of-joint social conditions of post-war Vienna. Several Viennese actors and actresses have supporting roles. Certain landmarks are used in the film. All of these elements are used to give the movie a sense of realism. Graham Greene's script crackles with sharp and sometimes witty dialog. The characters are fully developed. He traveled to Vienna in order to do the necessary research for the initial treatment of the plot. The script is devoid of platitudes and self-righteous morality. With the exception of Holly Martins (Lime's naive, American, pulp-novelist friend) the characters in the movie are amoral and greedy. The character of Harry Lime finally appears towards the end of the film which heightens the curiosity and the expectations of the viewer. Pursuing the elusive and wily Harry Lime through dangerous, shadowy post-war Vienna is like capturing a ghost. When the authorities come to arrest him, Lime descends to the sewer system like a cornered, frightened rat. The principal actors and actresses, as well as supporting players, give outstanding performances. Joseph Cotten plays a naive, pulp-novel writer who is anxious to clear Harry Lime's name. He falls in love with Harry's girl friend (Alida Valli). He cannot believe that his friend is involved in the black market, but he reluctantly accepts his friend’s guilt. Trevor Howard (Major Calloway) relentlessly and single-mindedly pursues Harry Lime, despite the cost to himself and others. Bernard Lee is excellent as the major's assistant and body guard. Alida Valli gives a wonderful performance. As Harry's girl friend, she exudes a world-weary persona and remains loyal to him to the end. Orson Welles steals the show. He considered the part of Harry Lime as the best part that has ever been written for the screen. The producers paid big money for his involvement in the film and they got a their money's worth. The musical score establishes the tone of the movie. Anton Karas's score is spirited but it lacks joy. As the plot thickens, the music grows more somber and more desperate. Robert Krasker's oscar-winning, lustrous photography makes good use of lights and shadows. It gives the film a expressionistic atmosphere. The Criterion 2007, double-disc release is filled with great supplementary materials. I enjoyed the documentary on the making of this film. The print is pristine in quality, as clear and crisp as the Greene's screenplay. If you like black and white movies, you will not be disappointed with this release. In summary, The Third Man embodies why I enjoy black and white movies. A well-written, directed, acted and produced film is like enjoying a good meal. Whenever I watch this movie, it is like being re-acquainted with a good, old friend.
by thegreatestmoviemakerofalltime
Jul 07, 2007
The Third Man 2 Disc Criterion (2007 re-release)
Astonishing improvement over the previous release by Criterion in every way. The image has been cleaned even more than Criterion's previous dvd, which was transferred from a Telecine Print, originally struck for Laserdisc in the 1990's. The Extras, including the new and insightful commentary with director Steven Soderbergh, (Sex, Lies, and Videotape, Kafka, Out of Sight, Traffic, The Limey, Ocean's 11) is a welcome addition. As is the volume new documentary material included on the second disc. NOTE: All original materials available on initial release, included on this re-release. 5 STARS !!!Astonishing improvement over the previous release by Criterion in every way. The image has been cleaned even more than Criterion's previous dvd, which was transferred from a Telecine Print, originally struck for Laserdisc in the 1990's. The Extras, including the new and insightful commentary with director Steven Soderbergh, (Sex, Lies, and Videotape, Kafka, Out of Sight, Traffic, The Limey, Ocean's 11) is a welcome addition. As is the volume new documentary material included on the second disc. NOTE: All original materials available on initial release, included on this re-release. 5 STARS !!!

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