Shadowing THE THIRD MAN
The Third Man • 1h 33m
Frederick Baker’s 2005 documentary SHADOWING “THE THIRD MAN,” narrated by actor John Hurt, explores the “facts” and “fictions” behind the creation of the film, revisits the original locations, and includes an interview with assistant director Guy Hamilton and archival footage of Alexander Korda, David O. Selznick, and Carol Reed.
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