The Third Man/Le Troisieme Homme (1949)
French Style A Half Grande—for the 16mm release
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September 10, 02:17 PM GMT
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Description
Linen backed, unframed: 47 1/4 x 31 1/2 in. (120 x 80 cm). Art by Bernard Lancy.
This striking poster was designed for the film's 16mm release outside of the main cities in France. These cinemas did not have the facility to show the film in 35mm.
Very rare. This poster hardly ever surfaces.
This powerful film noir was directed by Carol Reed and written by Graham Greene. The film stars Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten, Valli and Trevor Howard. Robert Krasker's brilliant expressionist cinematography, with its distorted camera angles and distinctive lighting, won him an Oscar for Best Cinematography. The film is considered a masterpiece of its genre.