The Third Man

Carol Reed

19491h 45mEnglish
Accolades
1Oscar
Win
1Cannes
Nomination
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Synopsis

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.

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ThrillerMystery

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Awards Dominance

1

Wins

4

Nominations

Won

  • Cinematography (Black-and-White) · Robert Krasker
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1951

Academy Awards

1Wins
3Noms
◆ Won

Cinematography (Black-and-White)

Robert Krasker

1951
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Directing

Carol Reed

1951
Nom

Film Editing

Oswald Hafenrichter

1951

1949

Cannes Film Festival

0Wins
1Noms
Nom

In Competition - Feature films

Carol REED

1949

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