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The Third Man [1949] [VHS]

VHS ~ Carol Reed|Joseph Cotten|Alida Valli|Orson Welles
4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Carol Reed|Joseph Cotten|Alida Valli|Orson Welles
  • Format: Black & White, HiFi Sound, PAL
  • Language English, German, Russian
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • VHS Release Date: 28 April 1997
  • Run Time: 99 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004CK5O
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 5,092 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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The fractured Europe post-World War II is perfectly captured in Carol Reed's masterpiece thriller, set in a Vienna still shell-shocked from battle. Holly Martins (Joseph Cotten) is an alcoholic pulp writer come to visit his old friend Harry Lime (Orson Welles). But when Cotton first arrives in Vienna, Lime's funeral is under way. From Lime's girlfriend and an occupying British officer, Martins learns of allegations of Lime's involvement in racketeering, which Martins vows to clear from his friend's reputation. As he is drawn deeper into post-war intrigue, Martins finds layer upon layer of deception, which he desperately tries to sort out. Welles' long-delayed entrance in the film has become one of the hallmarks of modern cinematography and it is just one of dozens of cockeyed camera angles that seem to mirror the off-kilter post-war society. Cotten and Welles give career-making performances and the Anton Karas zither theme will haunt you. --Anne Hurley

Synopsis
A writer of Westerns seeks to unravel the mystery of a friend's death in post-war Vienna.

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars and wat did they produce?the cuckoo clock...., 19 Jul 2005
This review is from: The Third Man [DVD] [1949] (DVD)
This is by far one of the best flms i have ever seen. i can't recall the amount of times i have seen it, and each time i have noticed an0ther detail that explains the film a little bit more to me. beautifully shot with the famous orson welles speech at the fairground (watch out for it if you haven't heard or seen it)this is a masterpiece to be frank. the plot is brilliant and i grab such sympathy for both main characters though i know i should'nt because the expressions and language draw me in. this is a fantastic film, nothing like a crap modern bloodbath thriller, this shows they new how to direct and act then. watch it and don't miss out on this wonder.;)
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars archetype of film-noir, 10 Jun 2005
This review is from: The Third Man [DVD] [1949] (DVD)
Film-noir definition was born with 'The Third Man'. It's brilliant in every aspect: cinematograpghy beautiness, timeless script, the best actors,... .
I couldn't find a flaw in this one, and believe me, I am some sort of annoying regarding my views to films.
I am proud to own it.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great cast, great direction, classic film noire!, 12 April 2000
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This review is from: The Third Man [VHS] [1949] (VHS Tape)
Set against the back drop of post war Vienna where the black market thrives. Orsen Welles plays the likeable but thoroughly evil Harry Lime. Joseph Cotten is well cast as his friend who comes to Vienna in response to Harry's offer of a job. When Holly arrives he finds that Harry has been killed in a car accident. Holly, suspecting foul play, stays to try to find out the truth behind the accident. The film gets it's name from the unidentified "third" man at the scene of the accident, whom Holly tries to track down. Although Harry appears infrequently it is his presence and performance coupled with a brilliant story, superb Direction, lighting and supporting cast that makes this a classic to watch again and again. I deliberately exclude any details of the film other than the sketchy overview above in an attempt to convince anyone who has not seen this film to do so. Everything from the infectious Harry Lime theme that plays at the beginning to the brilliantly atypical end makes for a rivetting 104 minutes of top class entertainment.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Blu-ray version of the Criterion presentation of "The Third Man" (1949)
This is one of those films that everyone thought the saw. This is of course because of all the popular actors and directors. Read more
Published 4 months ago by bernie

5.0 out of 5 stars A masterpiece of movie making and story telling from Carol Reed and Graham Greene
Everything about this movie works. If anyone wants to see how a movie should be directed and edited, or a screenplay written, or complex characters acted, or a film photographed,... Read more
Published 22 months ago by C. O. DeRiemer

3.0 out of 5 stars huh?
the reviewer who decries welles' ferris wheel speech is totally off base. i can't think of a line in the movie (or in literature elsewhere) that more slyly or succintly sums up... Read more
Published on 25 Oct 2006 by D. H. Rogoff

4.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best Classic Films made!
ihave to admit that this version can not be given four stars becasue it has been reduced by five minites, something i am very against. Read more
Published on 13 Jun 2006 by H. Redshaw

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't buy this DVD, it's horrible
I was so disappointed! This is one of my favorite films, and the movie itself is and remains great.
But the technical quality of this DVD is not good. Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2005 by michel

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding study of the glamour of evil.
The story is set in immediate post-war Vienna, once-great city turned to rubble by world war 2. It's occupied by the four 'Great Powers' - UK, US, France, USSR - who are engaged... Read more
Published on 29 Aug 2003 by Ruari McCallion

5.0 out of 5 stars Carol Reed's international crime thriller
...Carol Reed's international crime thriller, is unmistakebly a film of its time, filmed on location in a war stricken Vienna, adding a historical realism to a broken, upside down... Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars The missus though it was boring
Undoubtedly one of the best flms in the history of the cinema.

The clever use of a repetitive melody played on the zither is highly effective (as did the repetitive theme tune... Read more

Published on 11 Nov 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars a timeless classic thriller
The Third Man is an absolute must see for all film fans. I have watched this film many a time and i'm still as impressed as i was the first time i seen it. Read more
Published on 18 Sep 2001 by vivadivauk@yahoo.com

5.0 out of 5 stars Suspense, intrigue, and one of the greatest film lines ever!
This is THE quintessential timeless classic. The Third Man is sheer brilliance.

Set in post-war Vienna, Orson Welles plays the plain evil Harry Lime. Read more

Published on 27 Mar 2001 by Simon Cunningham

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