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.
Editor's Verdict
"The Third Man is a classic noir thriller set in postwar Vienna. None of the established criteria for a Christmas movie are met; there is no indication the events occur during the Christmas season, nor is there any thematic or iconic connection to the holiday."
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