Unraveling Mysteries: Dive into the Enigmatic World of Harry Lime
Harry Lime: a charming rogue weaving chaos in post-war Vienna, where shadows dance with deception. He plays the game of life like a master puppeteer, where morality is just a backdrop for his thrilling, yet treacherous, escapades.
Harry Lime Trivia
Who is the character Harry Lime from the film "The Third Man"? (Expert)
#1: A ghost
#2: A notorious smuggler
#3: A police officer
#4: A detective
What is the primary criminal enterprise that Harry Lime is involved in within "The Third Man"? (Advanced)
#1: Smuggling of drugs
#2: Trafficking of stolen art
#3: Black market penicillin
#4: Counterfeiting money
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Harry Lime Fun Facts
Harry Lime, portrayed by Orson Welles in The Third Man, is famously remembered for his marketing line about the cuckoo clock as a metaphor for the chaos in post-war Vienna, reflecting the film's dark and ironic tone.
Harry Lime's character is based on a real person; Graham Greene, the screenwriter, was inspired by a friend who was a con artist in the 1940s.
Harry Lime Polls
What is your favorite aspect of "The Third Man"?
The cinematography
The music score
The plot twist
The character of Harry Lime
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What is your favorite Harry Lime quote?
"In Switzerland, they had brotherly love"
"The cuckoo clock is the only thing that matters"
"You can't be too careful with all those withered up zombies"
"The lives of many are not worth the life of one"
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Music: In a Silent Way by Miles DavisThe Good, The Bad and The Ugly (Main Title Theme) by Ennio MorriconeBlue in Green by Bill EvansA Kind of Silver by Nils FrahmSpace Oddity by David BowieThe Third Man Theme by Anton KarasTake Five by Dave BrubeckGiant Steps by John ColtraneCreep (Acoustic Version) by RadioheadBaba O'Riley by The Who Premium