Harry Lime

Harry Lime is a charming, intelligent, and ruthless black marketeer in post-World War II Vienna.

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Harry Lime, a fictional character portrayed by Orson Welles in the 1949 film “The Third Man,” is a notorious black-market racketeer operating in post-World War II Vienna. Lime’s criminal empire encompasses penicillin smuggling and various illicit dealings, making him a formidable and elusive figure. Despite his nefarious activities, he maintains a façade of respectability and outwits his pursuers, including the protagonist Holly Martins, until the film’s climax.

Lime’s portrayal as a complex and morally ambiguous villain has cemented his status as one of cinema’s most iconic characters. Welles’ masterful performance and the haunting “Harry Lime Theme” composed by Anton Karas further contribute to the character’s enduring legacy.