The Third Man. Poster of the 1949 movie and cover of the 1935 book
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The Third Man
Graham Greene, 1935
movie vs book
Carol Reed, 1949

The American Western writer Holly Martins arrives in post–Second World War Vienna (which has been divided between the Allies: the Americans, British, French, and Soviets) seeking his childhood friend, Harry Lime, who has offered him a job. Martins is told that Lime was killed by a car while crossing the street.