- 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) Alfred Hitchcock
B) Steven Spielberg
C) Carol Reed
D) Francis Ford Coppola
- 2. What year was 'The Third Man' released?
A) 1949
B) 1971
C) 1963
D) 1956
- 3. Who played the role of Harry Lime in the film?
A) Humphrey Bogart
B) Marlon Brando
C) Cary Grant
D) Orson Welles
- 4. In which city is 'The Third Man' primarily set?
A) Vienna
B) Rome
C) London
D) Paris
- 5. Who wrote the screenplay for 'The Third Man'?
A) Agatha Christie
B) Graham Greene
C) F. Scott Fitzgerald
D) Ernest Hemingway
- 6. Which actor played the role of Major Calloway in the film?
A) Peter Sellers
B) James Stewart
C) Trevor Howard
D) Gregory Peck
- 7. What is the name of the actor who portrays Holly Martins?
A) Spencer Tracy
B) Joseph Cotten
C) Gary Cooper
D) Laurence Olivier
- 8. Who played the role of Anna Schmidt in 'The Third Man'?
A) Grace Kelly
B) Alida Valli
C) Ingrid Bergman
D) Audrey Hepburn
- 9. What is the name of Harry Lime's iconic speech on the Ferris wheel?
A) Cuckoo Clock Speech
B) Carousel Monologue
C) Tower Clock Address
D) Big Ben Dialogue
- 10. Who composed the music for 'The Third Man'?
A) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
B) Johann Strauss II
C) Richard Wagner
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) Major Calloway
C) Anna Schmidt
D) Harry Lime
- 12. In 'The Third Man', what is Harry Lime compared to in one of the movie's most famous lines?
A) A zither
B) A Ferris wheel
C) A sewer
D) A cuckoo clock
- 13. What type of film is 'The Third Man' often classified as?
A) Romantic comedy
B) Musical
C) Horror
D) Film noir
- 14. Which instrument features prominently in the film's iconic score by Anton Karas?
A) Zither
B) Accordion
C) Violin
D) Piano
- 15. Which character in the film is portrayed as an innocent victim caught up in the corruption of Vienna?
A) Major Calloway
B) Harry Lime
C) Anna Schmidt
D) Holly Martins
- 16. What is the central theme of 'The Third Man'?
A) Redemption
B) Love conquers all
C) Moral ambiguity
D) Good vs. evil
- 17. Which war serves as the backdrop for the post-war setting of the film?
A) Vietnam War
B) World War II
C) Cold War
D) Korean War
- 18. Who dominates the film's visual style with its classic expressionist cinematography?
A) Robert Krasker
B) Hoyte van Hoytema
C) Emmanuel Lubezki
D) Roger Deakins
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