The Third Man (1949)

Rewatched (2024) (50 movies items)

" Carol Reed's timeless classic, one of the greatest British films, lavishly marries a perfect script, an unforgettable theme tune and the star power of Orson Welles. "

Favorite Movies of All Time (2021 Edition) (1002 movies items)

" 2020: 352 2019: 355 2018: 363 2017: 361 2016: 361 2015: 357 2014: 358 2013: 357 2012: 358 2011: 360 2010: 356 "

My Favorite Films of the 1940s (10 movies items)

" "Don't be so gloomy. After all, it's not that awful. Like the fella says, in Italy for 30 years under the Borgias they had warfare, terror, murder, and bloodshed, but they produced Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and the Renaissance. In Switzerland they had brotherly love - they had 500 years of democracy and peace, and what did that produce? The cuckoo clock. So long, Holly." Directed by Carol Reed Written by Graham Greene, Orson Welles, Alexander Korda and Carol Reed Music by Anton Karas Ci"

Favorite Movies of All Time (2020 Edition) (1001 movies items)

" 2019: 355 2018: 363 2017: 361 2016: 361 2015: 357 2014: 358 2013: 357 2012: 358 2011: 360 2010: 356 "

Favorite Movies of All Time (2019 Edition) (1001 movies items)

" 2018: 363 2017: 361 2016: 361 2015: 357 2014: 358 2013: 357 2012: 358 2011: 360 2010: 356 "

Favorite Movies of All Time (2018 Edition) (1001 movies items)

" 2017: 361 2016: 361 2015: 357 2014: 358 2013: 357 2012: 358 2011: 360 2010: 356 "

Brilliant

“The Third Man is really quite a brilliant film, and one of the best British films ever made in my opinion. There are several reasons why I think this. The cinematography is just outstanding, and helps fashion a city full of menace and the score is jaunty and flawlessly echoes the film's wit and drama. Then there is a dark yet playful script(two other words to describe the film itself too), impeccable direction from master of place, angle and shade Carol Reed and a gem of a story that grips you right up till the ending. The Third Man is also blessed with performances more perfect than you can ask for from Joseph Cotten and especially Orson Welles. Overall, it is a brilliant film, very well made and has a great story. 10/10 Bethany Cox” read more

Favorite Movies of All Time (2017 Edition) (1001 movies items)

" No Change 2016: 361 2015: 357 2014: 358 2013: 357 2012: 358 2011: 360 2010: 356 "

Listal's 100 Films To See Before You Die (2021) (100 movies items)

" Points: 15 Chosen by: Leo (8), fullfathom (7) Previous rank: 28 (↓59) IMDB top 250 rank: 165"

Favorite Movies of All Time (2016 Edition) (1001 movies items)

" 2015: 357 2014: 358 2013: 357 2012: 358 2011: 360 2010: 356 "

Joseph Cotten - Movie I've Viewed (22 person items)

" Joseph Cotten and Trevor Howard"

TCM's Essentials: 52 Must See Movies (52 movies items)

"“ one of the defining films now for Orson Welles, but at the time, he was really not on the A list anymore. Nobody was hiring him much so this was a fabulous film to have at that point in his career…. One of my favorite films of all time.” -Robert Osborne “The movie up until has been heavy and oppressive, and suddenly this sparkle happens. Welles is beautiful and young and mischievous…. It’s the most atmospheric movie ever made…. Cotten doesn’t get the credit he should.” -Mol"