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Anton was born illegitimate at Marchfeldstraße 17, Brigittenau, Vienna to Theresia Streckel. He was later legitimized by her marriage to a factory worker, Karl Josef Karas. One of five children, Anton Karas was already keen on music as a child. He wanted to become a bandleader, which was impossible because of his family's financial situation.
1949. Length. 2:06. Label. Decca (UK) London (U.S.) Songwriter (s) Anton Karas. " The Third Man Theme " (also written " 3rd Man Theme " and known as "The Harry Lime Theme") is an instrumental written and performed by Anton Karas for the soundtrack to the 1949 film The Third Man .
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Anton Karl Karas was an Austrian zither player and composer, best known for his internationally famous 1948 soundtrack to Carol Reed's The Third Man. His association with the film came about as a result of a chance meeting with its director. The success of the film and the enduring popularity of its theme song changed Karas' life.
New recommendations. 0:00 / 0:00. Provided to YouTube by Zebralution GmbH The Third Man Theme (Remastered) · Anton Karas The Third Man Theme ℗ 1954 VOX VX 700 Released on: 2021-02-25 Com...