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The Third Man (1949)

1949 film directed by Carol Reed.

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The Third Man (1949)
Year
1949
Released
September 1, 1949
Runtime
104 min
Genres
Drama, Adventure, Thriller, Crime, Mystery
Countries
United Kingdom
Original language
English
Director
Carol Reed
Writer
Graham Greene, Orson Welles, Alexander Korda
Music
Anton Karas
Awards
3 won · 5 nominations

Plot

The Third Man is a 1949 film noir directed by Carol Reed, written by Graham Greene, and starring Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli, Orson Welles and Trevor Howard. Set in post-World War II Allied-occupied Vienna, the film centres on American writer Holly Martins (Cotten), who arrives in the city to accept a job with his…

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Frequently asked questions

Who directed The Third Man?

The Third Man was directed by Carol Reed.

When was The Third Man released?

The Third Man was first released on September 1, 1949.

How long is The Third Man?

The Third Man runs 104 minutes.

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Updated November 13, 2026