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Drama thriller

The Third Day (1965): Cast

The Third Day (1965) movie poster

The Third Day is a 1965 drama thriller directed by Jack Smight, starring Roddy McDowall as Oliver Parsons, Arthur O'Connell and Sally Kellerman. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes.

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The Third Day (1965) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 59m (119 min)
Director
Jack Smight
Genres
Thriller , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Third Day About?

The premise of The Third Day without spoilers.

After a devastating car crash, a man awakens with total amnesia, unable to recall the events that led to his injuries. As he encounters various strangers, each insists he is a brutal, hot‑tempered individual. He begins to wonder whether he is suppressing a violent past.

The Third Day Themes & Keywords

· 27 tags
  • corporate takeover
  • dysfunctional marriage
  • husband wife relationship
  • male male relationship
  • female female relationship
  • brother sister relationship
  • aunt nephew relationship
  • romantic rivalry
  • female sexual predator
  • female jealousy
  • manipulative mother
  • manipulative female
+15 more
  • automobile accident
  • wrongly accused
  • memory loss
  • california coast
  • lincoln automobile
  • piano bar
  • jealous husband
  • stroke victim
  • family patriarch
  • nymphomaniac
  • mass confusion
  • car
  • man in a bathtub
  • wife
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The Third Day Cast & Characters

Roddy McDowall leads the cast as Oliver Parsons, with Arthur O'Connell as Dr. Wheeler and Sally Kellerman as Holly Mitchell. Directed by Jack Smight; 15 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Third Day

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From the director

More from Jack Smight

More films directed by Jack Smight, best-rated first: Harper, Midway, Airport 1975 and Damnation Alley.

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Cars

Cars in The Third Day

14 cars on screen, including the 1964 Ford Anglia Super and the 1965 Lincoln Continental.

All 14 cars
  • 1964 Ford Anglia Super in The Third Day 1964 Ford Anglia Super Main role
  • 1965 Lincoln Continental in The Third Day 1965 Lincoln Continental Main role
  • 1964 Ford Custom in The Third Day 1964 Ford Custom Important role
  • 1957 Chevrolet Task-Force 3100 in The Third Day 1957 Chevrolet Task-Force 3100 Minor role
Details

The Third Day Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “O Terceiro Dia” and “El tercer día”.

Also known as
  • O Terceiro Dia
  • El tercer día
  • Kolmas päivä
  • Témoin du troisième jours
  • O agnostos tis 3is imeras
  • Il terzo giorno
  • O 3º. Dia
  • Der dritte Tag

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FAQ

The Third Day FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Third Day, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Third Day?

The Third Day runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).

When was The Third Day released?

The Third Day was released on August 4, 1965.

Who directed The Third Day?

The Third Day was directed by Jack Smight.

More films by Jack Smight

Who is in the cast of The Third Day?

The Third Day stars Roddy McDowall as Oliver Parsons, Arthur O'Connell as Dr. Wheeler and Sally Kellerman as Holly Mitchell, among 15 credited actors.

Does The Third Day have a post-credit scene?

No. The Third Day has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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