The Third Man is a 1949 British film noir directed by Carol Reed, written by Graham Greene and starring Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli, Orson Welles, and Trevor Howard. Set in postwar Vienna, the film centres on American Holly Martins (Cotten), who arrives in the city to accept a job with his friend Harry Lime (Welles), only to learn that Lime has died. Viewing his death as suspicious, Martins elects to stay in Vienna and investigate the matter. The atmospheric use of black-and-white expressionist c

The Third Man (1949), directed by Carol Reed. A film where postwar Vienna becomes a moral labyrinth, and style itself turns into narrative: canted angles, hollow echoes, and a city filmed as conscience. | History of Cinema

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Anton Karas - Third Man Theme (1950) The 'Third Man Theme,' played on the zither by Anton Karas, is a standout film score from the 1950s. Composed for the film noir 'The Third Man' directed by Carol Reed and starring Orson Welles, it features a haunting yet catchy melody that perfectly encapsulates the film's mysterious, post-war Vienna setting. Karas, a then-unknown Viennese zither player, was discovered by Reed in a local wine tavern. Reed was captivated by the zither's unique sound and chose

Anton Karas - Der Dritte Mann (The Third Man) Harry Lime Theme (1950) The 'Third Man Theme,' played on the zither by Anton Karas, is a standout film score from the 1950s. Composed for the film noir 'The Third Man' directed by Carol Reed and starring Orson Welles, it features a haunting yet catchy melody that perfectly encapsulates the film's mysterious, post-war Vienna setting. Karas, a then-unknown Viennese zither player, was discovered by Reed in a local wine tavern. Reed was captivated by the