The Third Man (1949)

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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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← Inspired By

Citizen Kane
Citizen Kane (1941)1
Orson Welles' "Citizen Kane (1941)2

→ Influenced

Thief
Thief (1981)3
 Do the Right Thing
Do the Right Thing (1989)4
 GoldenEye
GoldenEye (1995)5

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Influenced By

  1. Citizen Kane (1941)
    "Directed by Carol Reed, this British film noir employs atmospheric cinematography and a complex narrative structure reminiscent of "Citizen Kane." The film's use of shadows and deep focus mirrors the visual style pioneered by Welles." Thereviewgeek source
  2. Orson Welles' "Citizen Kane (1941)
    "The film's deep focus cinematography and innovative camera techniques show the influence of Welles' work, especially considering Welles' own role in "The Third Man."" Film Review No.136: The Third Man The Film Dump

Influenced

  1. Thief (1981)
    "The noir aesthetic of "The Third Man" influenced the atmosphere and visual design of "Thief II." The development team regularly watched films pertinent to Garrett's character and the game's visual design, with "The Third Man" being one of the significant inspirations." Thief II Wikipedia
  2. Do the Right Thing (1989)
    "The cinematography in *Do the Right Thing* features sharp camera angles that are extreme and disorienting, reflecting the heightening drama. Lee and his team drew inspiration from classics such as *The Third Man* for these visual techniques." On the 30th Anniversary of Do the Right Thing (1989) by Raquel Stecher Tumblr
  3. GoldenEye (1995)
    "Cinematographer Phil Méheux aimed to emulate the thematic elements of "The Third Man," particularly its exploration of characters who are presumed dead but are alive. He incorporated similar lighting techniques to achieve a comparable visual style." GoldenEye: Reintroducing Bond... James Bond David E. Williams The American Society of Cinematographers