The Third Man [Blu-ray]

The Third Man [Blu-ray]

Director: Carol Reed Cast: Joseph Cotten
Joseph Cotten
, Alida Valli
Alida Valli
, Orson Welles
Orson Welles
, Trevor Howard
Trevor Howard
Carol Reed
The Third Man [Blu-ray]

The Third Man [Blu-ray]

Director: Carol Reed Cast: Joseph Cotten
Joseph Cotten
, Alida Valli
Alida Valli
, Orson Welles
Orson Welles
, Trevor Howard
Trevor Howard
Carol Reed

Blu-ray (Wide Screen)

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Overview

In this Cold War spy classic, Holly Martins (Joseph Cotten), a third-rate American pulp novelist, arrives in postwar Vienna, where he has been promised a job by his old friend Harry Lime (Orson Welles). Upon his arrival, Martins discovers that Lime has been killed in a traffic accident, and that his funeral is taking place immediately. At the graveside, Martins meets outwardly affable Major Calloway (Trevor Howard) and actress Anna Schmidt (Alida Valli), who is weeping copiously. When Calloway tells Martins that the late Harry Lime was a thief and murderer, the loyal Martins is at first outraged. Gradually, he discovers not only that Calloway was right but also that the man lying in the coffin in the film's early scenes was not Harry Lime at all--and that Lime is still very much alive (he was the mysterious "third man" at the scene of the fatal accident). Thus the stage is set for the movie's famous climactic confrontation in the sewers of Vienna--and the even more famous final shot, in which Martins pays emotionally for doing "the right thing." Written by Graham Greene, The Third Man is an essential classic, made even more so by the insistent zither music of Anton Karas. The film is currently available in both an American and British release version; the American print, with an introduction by Joseph Cotten, is slightly shorter than the British version, which is narrated by director Carol Reed. Nominated for several Academy Awards, The Third Man won Best Cinematography for Robert Krasker.

Product Details

Release Date: 09/14/2010
UPC: 0012236110477
Original Release: 1949
Rating: NR
Source: LIONSGATE - 600000-AEC LGE
Presentation: [B&W]
Language: English
Time: 1:45:00
Sales rank: 2,596

Special Features

Audio Commentary with Assistant Director Guy Hamilton, Simon Callow, and 2nd Unit Script Supervisor Angela Allen; ; The Third Man Interactive Vienna Tour; The Third Man on the Radio; Guardian National Film Theatre; Audio Interviews with Joseph Cotten and Graham Greene; Joseph Cotten's Alternate Opening Voiceover Narration; ; Interview and Zither Performance by Cornelia Mayer; Stills Gallery; Original Trailers

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Joseph Cotten Holly Martins
Alida Valli Anna Schmidt
Orson Welles Harry Lime
Trevor Howard Maj. Calloway
Ernst Deutsch Baron Kurtz
Erich Ponto Dr. Winkle
Siegfried Breuer Popescu
Bernard Lee Sgt. Paine
Herbert Halbik Hansel
Alexis Chesnakov Brodsky
Wilfrid Hyde-White Crabbin
Geoffrey Keen British Policeman
Paul Hardtmuth Hall Porter
Hedwig Bleibtreu Anna's `Old Woman'
Nelly Arno Kurtz's Mother
Annie Rosar Porter's Wife
Jenny Werner Winkel's Maid
Leo Bieber Barman at Casanova
Frederick Schreicher Hansel's Father
Paul Smith MP
Martin Boddey Man
Eric Pohlmann Waiter at Smolka's
Geoffrey Wade Actor
Thomas Gallagher Taxi Driver
Walter Hertner Barman at Sacher's
Martin Miller Headwaiter
Rona Grahame Actor
Holga Walrow Josefstadt Theatre Actress
Harry Belcher Man Chasing Holly
Michael Connor Actor
Lilly Khan Nurse
Paul Hörbiger Porter
Jack Arrow International Patrol A
Harold Ayer Soldier
Paul Birch Military Policeman
Madge Brindley Guest at Casanova Bar
Robert Brown British Military Policeman in Sewer Chase
Ray Browne International Patrol B
Paul Carpenter International Patrol D
Marie-Louise Charlier Stripper at club
Guy De Monceau International Patrol C
Robin Burns Actor
Herbeil Halbik Hansel
Anton Karas Composer

Technical Credits
Carol Reed Director,Producer
Alexander Korda Producer,Screenwriter
David O. Selznick Producer
W. Percy Day Special Effects
John Cox Sound Effects
Jack Drake Sound Effects
Red Law Sound Effects
Bert Ross Sound Effects
Jack Davies Sound Effects
Hugh Perceval Producer
Graham Greene Screenwriter
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