The Third Man
Synopsis
The moment where American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their gloved hands in defiance on the podium at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics is one of the most memorable images in sports history. But there is a third man in the photo, the white Australian who finished second to Smith and ahead of Carlos in the 200 meters. His name is Peter Norman, and he stands in quiet solidarity with them. Norman’s story is retold in this film with passion and perspective.
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- Director
- Matthew Heineman
- Original Title
- The Third Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Studios
- Our Time Projects
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matthew Heineman
Matthew Heineman, Eva Longoria, John Battsek, Ben Spector
Department Leadership Roster
Matthew Heineman
Producer
Matthew Heineman
Director
John Battsek
Producer
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What is The Third Man about?
The moment where American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their gloved hands in defiance on the podium at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics is one of the most memorable images in sports history. But there is a third man in the photo, the white Australian who finished second to Smith and ahead of Carlos in the 200 meters. His name is Peter Norman, and he stands in quiet solidarity with them. Norman’s story is retold in this film with passion and perspective.
Who directed The Third Man?
The Third Man was directed by Matthew Heineman.
Who stars in The Third Man?
The principal cast of The Third Man includes Peter Norman.
When was The Third Man released and how long is it?
The Third Man was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 14m.