“As soon as I get to the bottom of this, I’ll get the next plane.” Studiocanal has unveiled a brand new trailer to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the noir cinema classic The Third Man, long considered Carol Reed’s all-timer masterpiece that has remained prominent all these years later. This black & white film noir thriller is set in Vienna, Austria, following a pulp novelist from America who’s investigating the mysterious death of an old friend, Harry Lime. Written by Graham Greene, directed by Carol Reed (The Fallen Idol, Oliver!) and featuring iconic performances from Joseph Cotten, Orson Welles, Alida Valli, and Trevor Howard. 1949 Cannes Film Festival winner The Third Man is celebrated for its endlessly quotable lines, the Oscar-winning cinematography, iconic musical score and for so many wonderfully entertaining, quintessentially cinematic moments. With a 4K re-release in UK theaters this fall – plus a 4K Blu-ray release. “Screening in beautifully restored 4K, the film is still as fresh and enjoyable as the day it premiered in a small Hastings cinema” in September 1949. “The encounter on the Ferris Wheel and the ensuing Cuckoo Clock speech has become one of the most famous scenes in cinema history.” Catch this on the silver screen whenever it plays. // Continue Reading ›
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