The Third Man: The Official Story of the Film by Walsh, John

The Third Man: The Official Story of the Film

The official retrospective for the British cinematic masterpiece The Third Man, directed by Carol Reed, written by...
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Author: John Walsh
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Language: English
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The Third Man: The Official Story of the Film by Walsh, John

The Third Man: The Official Story of the Film

$113.25

The Third Man: The Official Story of the Film

$113.25
Author: John Walsh
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
The official retrospective for the British cinematic masterpiece The Third Man, directed by Carol Reed, written by Graham Greene, and starring Joseph Cotten and Orson Welles, on its 75th anniversary.

On its release in 1949, Carol Reed's atmospheric film noir thriller The Third Man instantly became a classic, winning the Palm d'Or at Cannes, a BAFTA for Best British Film, and the Oscar for Best Cinematography. Featuring some of cinema's most memorable set pieces and quotable lines, the film's war-torn Viennese locations quickly etch themselves in the memory--the vast sewers, the Ferris wheel, the tree-lined cemetery. It marks one of those unusual conjunctions of script, director, subject, cast, and setting--and, of course, music--in which everything works.

In time for the movie's 75th anniversary, this beautiful, illustrated book comprehensively covers the making of the movie, acknowledged as the masterwork of many of its key players: Carol Reed as director; cast members including Joseph Cotten and Orson Welles; novelist/screenwriter Graham Greene; and composer of the instantly recognizable zither score Anton Karas. The battle for ownership of the film between US producer David O. Selznick and the British producer Alexander Korda, which developed into protracted legal proceedings, is explored, as is the lasting influence the movie has had on modern filmmakers, such as Martin Scorsese. Author and filmmaker John Walsh has uncovered unpublished photos and new interviews on the identity of the real-life Third Man, making this stunning book a must-have for any film fan.

Author: John Walsh
Publisher: Titan Books (UK)
Published: 09/03/2024
Pages: 192
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.25lbs
ISBN: 9781835410011

About the Author
John Walsh is an award winning filmmaker with a focus on social justice. His work ranges from television series to feature films. He is a double BAFTA and double Grierson Awards nominee for his groundbreaking work. John's 1989 documentary on Ray Harryhausen (Movement Into Life) is held in the Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation's archive. John also produced HD audio and film commentary recordings with Ray in his final years. Based in London, UK.

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