Shadowing the third man 2005, a ninetyminute feature documentary on the making of the film. Reed defied convention by shooting entirely on location in vienna, where mountains of rubble stood next to gaping bomb craters, and the ruins of empire supported a desperate black market economy. Third man on the mountain 1959 cast and crew adapted from the novel banner in the sky, this film follows rudi matt james macarthur, a young man on a mission to honor his father. Third man on the mountain 1959 u 11101959 us adventure, drama, family 1h 45m user score. Third man on the mountain 1959 cast and crew moviefone. Based on a true story captured in james ramsey ullmans book banner in the sky, third man on the mountain works well enough, but a number of problems keep it from reaching the heights of walts most memorable early films. Overview of third man on the mountain, 1959, directed by ken annakin, with michael rennie, james macarthur, janet munro, at turner classic movies. Third man on the mountain third man on the mountain represents the first successful effort to capture the mystical quality of james ramsey ullmans stories about mans struggle to master the heights. A young man struggles to emerge from the shadow of his late father. Lee patterson in third man on the mountain 1959 james macarthur and janet munro in third man on the mountain 1959.
At 107 minutes, the film s running time is deceptively reasonable. The mountain scenes look terrific and its a wholesome movie about courage that strikes the right notes. Third man on the mountain 1959 the movie soundtrack. Third man on the mountain 1959 the great disney movie ride. And he insisted on karas zither music the third man theme was one of 1950s biggest hits.
Unfortunately, at the moment, he is a kitchen worker at a local inn. The hunted man, an hourlong, 1968 episode of the bbcs omnibus series, featuring a rare interview with the novelist. The solid cast gives rocksolid performances, making third man on the mountain a splendid disney comingofage adventure animated with believable, earnest characters. Rent third man on the mountain 1959 starring michael rennie and james macarthur on dvd and bluray.
Encouraged by both a famed english climber and the youths devoted girlfriend, rudi goes through a grueling training period before he is ready to face the incredible dangers of the. Third man on the mountain rudi matt, a young kitchen worker, is determined to conquer the citadel the jagged, snowcapped peak that claimed his fathers life. Wonderful, spectacular swiss mountain adventure tale from walt disney with james macarthur as the young man determined to scale the treacherous peak that claimed his father. It is based on banner in the sky, a james ramsey ullman novel about the first ascent of the. Son of a great mountain climber, he sets out to climb the matterhorn on the very trail on which his father died. The third man is a 1949 british film noir directed by carol reed, written by graham greene, and starring joseph cotten, alida valli, orson welles, and trevor howard. The visuals were praised endlessly in a way i havent really seen outside the true life adventures. Set during the golden age of alpinism, its plot concerns a young swiss man who conquers the mountain that killed his father. The last man to lose his life on the citadel was the famous local mountain guide josef matt who died sacrificing himself in order to save the lives of his clients for whom he was serving as a guide. The third man on the mountain dvd 1959 walt disney.
Four years later, james macarthur would make another film set in a mountainous range. Total number of members who have this title in their. Watch third man on the mountain full movie in hd visit the thrilling, critically acclaimed account of rudi matt. A boy attempts to realize his fathers dream of climbing an alpine peak known as the citadel.
The son of actress helen hayes, macarthur was spotted by disney in his debut feature, the young stranger 1957 and made his disney debut a year later in the light in the forest 1958. Youve probably heard of those movies, but for some reason 3rd man isnt recognized. It affected him so much he recreated the mountain in 1100th scale at disneyland. Encouraged by both a famed english climber michael rennie and the youths devoted girlfriend janet munro, rudi goes through a grueling training period before. The mountain road 1960 starring james stewart harry morgan.
Conquering the past would be the climb of his life overview. This promo for the film third man on the mountain aired on the disneyland anthology episode perilous assignment on 11659. His father had died attempting to climb the mountain. Macarthur, rennie, lom and other cast members trained for several weeks with mountain. With orson welles, joseph cotten, alida valli, trevor howard. Third man on the mountain 1959 journey through the magic kingdom. This video gives a brief view of walt disney and his visit to zermatt while producing third man on the mountain. The third man in question is portrayed wonderfully by orson welles, who conveys a tragic man who wants to be left alone and hold onto schmidt, his love. Thrilling account of a young kitchen worker determined to conquer the citadel the jagged, snowcapped peak that claimed his fathers life. The alpine location photography, abetted by select matte paintings which, for a 1959 film, hold their own against all such in camerons titanic, is simply gorgeous. It was a critical success and was highly acclaimed for its magnificent location shooting, great writing and excellent performances. There was no remastering of picture, sound, or extras, and no widescreen.
It failed to find an audience, which was a shame because it was an expensive film to make. Third man on the mountain 1959 the movie database tmdb. The thrilling, critically acclaimed account of rudi matt james macarthur, a young kitchen worker who is determined to conquer the citadel the jagged, snowcapped peak that. Third man on the mountain, the film in 1865, as young kitchen helper rudi matt climbs the unconquered citadel, he rescues captain john winter, a famous english climber, and discloses that his father was legendary guide joseph matt, who, like many others, had tried to reach the top of the mountain, but was killed. Third man on the mountain was released on november 10, 1959. Several factors contribute to make the third man as powerful and as stunningly original now as it was when it premiered to great acclaim in 1949. Based on a true story, here is the thrilling, critically acclaimed account of rudi matt james macarthur, a young kitchen worker who is determined to conquer the citadel the jagged, snowcapped peak that claimed his fathers life. Sought by women an american pulp writer arrives in postwwii vienna only to find that the friend who waited for him is killed under mysterious circumstances. Third man on the mountain 1959 adapted from the novel banner in the sky, this film follows rudi matt james macarthur, a young man on a mission to honor his father. The ensuing mystery entangles him in his friends involvement in the black market, with the. Our film of the month for january has been called the best disney liveaction feature. Third man on the mountain is a 1959 american family adventure film by walt disney productions, directed by ken annakin and starring michael rennie, james. Also, it is a pleasure to see again a straightline narrative, uncluttered by psychological soul searching or multiplemotivated characters. Son of a great mountain climber, he sets out to climb the matterhorn on.
The vhs version of this film is just as good as the current dvd release. Josefs son, rudi, is raised by his mother and by his uncle, franz. Third man on the mountain is a 1959 american family adventure film by walt disney productions, directed by ken annakin and starring michael rennie, james macarthur and janet munro. The two headed spy1958jack hawkinsgia scalaeric schumanfelix aylmer. Despite his inexperience, he is chosen to scale the mountain with winter, his. Shot on location in zermatt, switzerland, and featuring spectacular scenery and an outstanding cast, third man on the mountain is one of the finest adventure films of all time. Third man on the mountain 1959 journey through the. Abridged recording of graham greenes treatment, read by actor richard clarke graham greene. Third man on the mountain 1959 full movie download full hd. Third man on the mountain took three months to film with director ken annakin and the cast and crew doing extensive location shooting in the zermatt area. Set in postwar vienna, the film centres on american holly martins cotten, who arrives in the city to accept a job with his friend harry lime welles, only to learn that lime has died viewing his death as suspicious, martins. Graham greens taut story and wonderfully snappy dialogue provide a strong foundation for some outstanding performances. Pulp novelist holly martins travels to shadowy, postwar vienna, only to find himself investigating the mysterious death of an old friend, harry lime.
The movie is terrific and held a special place in the heart of mr. Third man on the mountain 1959 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Journey through the magic kingdom film club is a weekly show in which we take you through the legacy of disney films. Edgier and with a more complex persona than most of disneys other teen.
Privacy rights childrens online privacy policy interestbased ads do not sell my info. With michael rennie, james macarthur, janet munro, james donald. The matterhorn played a big role in his film and subsequently at his theme park in. Thats walt disneys third man on the mountain 1959, the. This walt disney film was released at the same time as the unveiling of. That book became the basis for the 1959 disney adventure third man on the mountain, directed by ken annakin and starring disneys new discovery, james macarthur.