One of the most beautifully realized film noir classics of all time. From the script to the jaunty Oscar-winning cinematography. Director Carol Reed used Vienna to the fullest extent in capturing the atmosphere of the early Cold War era. Joseph Cotten anchors the film with his wonderful performance as Holly Martins. Trevor Howard is delightfully droll as Calloway. Valli is provocatively gorgeous as the lover of the late Harry Lime (a character neither the audience nor Holly fully understands). One of the most perfect cinematic experiences that doesn’t pale with repeated viewings. And how many films do you know that were scored entirely on the zither? I was sad to see the film not make the tenth anniversary list over less deserving titles.