- 1. The Third Man is a 1949 British film noir directed by Carol Reed, renowned for its stunning cinematography and haunting musical score, composed by Anton Karas. Set in post-World War II Vienna, a city divided among the Allies and rife with corruption, the film follows American writer Holly Martins, played by Joseph Cotten, who arrives in the decaying city to take a job offered by his old friend, Harry Lime, only to discover that Lime has recently died under suspicious circumstances. As Holly delves deeper into his investigation, he encounters a web of deceit involving shady figures and desperate refugees, leading him to question the true nature of friendship and morality. The film is particularly famous for its use of shadows and light, accentuating the bleak atmosphere of a city in ruins, as well as its iconic climax in the sewers beneath Vienna. Orson Welles delivers a memorable performance as the enigmatic Harry Lime, whose charm and duplicity captivate both Holly and the audience. The Third Man not only captivated viewers of its time but also continues to influence filmmakers and is revered as a masterpiece of cinematic storytelling, exploring themes of guilt, betrayal, and the complexities of human nature against a backdrop of political and social upheaval.
Who directed the film 'The Third Man'?
A) Francis Ford Coppola
B) Steven Spielberg
C) Alfred Hitchcock
D) Carol Reed
- 2. What year was 'The Third Man' released?
A) 1971
B) 1963
C) 1949
D) 1956
- 3. Who played the role of Harry Lime in the film?
A) Cary Grant
B) Orson Welles
C) Humphrey Bogart
D) Marlon Brando
- 4. In which city is 'The Third Man' primarily set?
A) Vienna
B) Rome
C) Paris
D) London
- 5. Who wrote the screenplay for 'The Third Man'?
A) Ernest Hemingway
B) Graham Greene
C) Agatha Christie
D) F. Scott Fitzgerald
- 6. Which actor played the role of Major Calloway in the film?
A) Peter Sellers
B) Gregory Peck
C) Trevor Howard
D) James Stewart
- 7. What is the name of the actor who portrays Holly Martins?
A) Spencer Tracy
B) Laurence Olivier
C) Joseph Cotten
D) Gary Cooper
- 8. Who played the role of Anna Schmidt in 'The Third Man'?
A) Audrey Hepburn
B) Alida Valli
C) Grace Kelly
D) Ingrid Bergman
- 9. What is the name of Harry Lime's iconic speech on the Ferris wheel?
A) Carousel Monologue
B) Big Ben Dialogue
C) Cuckoo Clock Speech
D) Tower Clock Address
- 10. Who composed the music for 'The Third Man'?
A) Richard Wagner
B) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
C) Johann Strauss II
D) Anton Karas
- 11. Which character famously says, 'Look down there. Tell me. Would you really feel any pity if one of those dots stopped moving forever?'
A) Holly Martins
B) Anna Schmidt
C) Harry Lime
D) Major Calloway
- 12. In 'The Third Man', what is Harry Lime compared to in one of the movie's most famous lines?
A) A sewer
B) A cuckoo clock
C) A Ferris wheel
D) A zither
- 13. What type of film is 'The Third Man' often classified as?
A) Musical
B) Romantic comedy
C) Horror
D) Film noir
- 14. Which instrument features prominently in the film's iconic score by Anton Karas?
A) Piano
B) Accordion
C) Violin
D) Zither
- 15. Which character in the film is portrayed as an innocent victim caught up in the corruption of Vienna?
A) Major Calloway
B) Holly Martins
C) Anna Schmidt
D) Harry Lime
- 16. What is the central theme of 'The Third Man'?
A) Good vs. evil
B) Redemption
C) Moral ambiguity
D) Love conquers all
- 17. Which war serves as the backdrop for the post-war setting of the film?
A) Cold War
B) Vietnam War
C) Korean War
D) World War II
- 18. Who dominates the film's visual style with its classic expressionist cinematography?
A) Robert Krasker
B) Emmanuel Lubezki
C) Hoyte van Hoytema
D) Roger Deakins
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