😐 THE THIRD MAN (1949) Set in postwar Vienna, Austria, “The Third Man” stars Joseph Cotten as Holly Martins, a writer of pulp Westerns, who arrives penniless as a guest of his childhood chum Harry Lime (Orson Welles), only to find him dead. 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 Maj. Calloway (Trevor Howard) and falling head-over-heels for Harry’s grief-stricken lover, Anna (Alida

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Anton Karas - Third Man Theme (1950) The 'Third Man Theme,' played on the zither by Anton Karas, is a standout film score from the 1950s. Composed for the film noir 'The Third Man' directed by Carol Reed and starring Orson Welles, it features a haunting yet catchy melody that perfectly encapsulates the film's mysterious, post-war Vienna setting. Karas, a then-unknown Viennese zither player, was discovered by Reed in a local wine tavern. Reed was captivated by the zither's unique sound and chose

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