The Third Man - 1949 - Carol Reed
1. Compare Holly Martins and Harry Lime. Similarities? Differences? Explain.
2. Why has Film Noir been so popular and appealing to moviegoers throughout the years, particularly since WWII?
3. What is the significance of Holly Martins’ career as a writer of pulp fiction western novels?
4. From the perspective of the film, Is goodness and righteousness possible in the world presented here? Is goodness and something good and right worth pursuing? Why, or why not?
5. What do Major Calloway and Anna contribute to the film’s story? How are they significant as supporting roles or characters?
6. Why do you think Harry Lime really wanted Holly Martins to visit him in Vienna?
2. Why has Film Noir been so popular and appealing to moviegoers throughout the years, particularly since WWII?
3. What is the significance of Holly Martins’ career as a writer of pulp fiction western novels?
4. From the perspective of the film, Is goodness and righteousness possible in the world presented here? Is goodness and something good and right worth pursuing? Why, or why not?
5. What do Major Calloway and Anna contribute to the film’s story? How are they significant as supporting roles or characters?
6. Why do you think Harry Lime really wanted Holly Martins to visit him in Vienna?