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The Third Man (1949): movie guide
The Third Man (1949) is a Thriller, Mystery running about 105 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.9/10 from 2,224 votes. Notable cast includes Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli, Trevor Howard, Orson Welles. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1949-08-31
- Runtime: 105 min
- TMDB: 7.9/10
- Genres: Thriller, Mystery
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1949-08-31
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What is The Third Man about?
In postwar Vienna, Austria, Holly Martins, a writer of pulp Westerns, arrives penniless as a guest of his childhood chum Harry Lime, only to learn he has died. Martins develops a conspiracy theory after learning of a "third man" present at the time of Harry's death, running into interference from British officer Major Calloway, and falling head-over-heels for Harry's grief-stricken lover, Anna.
Cast highlights
The Third Man features Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli, Trevor Howard, Orson Welles, Paul Hörbiger, Ernst Deutsch. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1949-08-31. Runtime: 105 minutes. TMDB score: 7.9/10 (2,224 votes). Genres: Thriller, Mystery. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Third Man?
- The Third Man is listed as Thriller, Mystery on TMDB.
- How long is The Third Man?
- The Third Man runs about 105 minutes.
- Who stars in The Third Man?
- Cast highlights include Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli, Trevor Howard, Orson Welles, Paul Hörbiger, Ernst Deutsch.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Third Man?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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