The Third Man is considered to be a classic of british cinema, not to mention in the entire history of film-making. It came from a golden age of post-war british cinema, between the years of 1944-1950, where inventive, sharp and technically proficient films appeared abundantly. What makes The Third Man special amidst other films is the true character of the film. Taking stylistic elements from film noir and italian neo-realism, a slightly subversive comedic factor and sharp, crisp dialogue, it creates something which feels above and beyond the simple sum of its parts. The performance are the real standout here, with a perfect cast including Orson Welles, Joseph Cotton and Trevor Howard, who are able to express the roles to much deeper and more pensive meaning. Carol Reed and Graham Greene appear to work flawlessly together in creating a narratively unique vision and the film as a whole represents some of the strongest filmmaking ever produced