The Third Alibi (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1961, The Third Alibi is a thriller and drama film directed by Montgomery Tully, running about 68 minutes.
What it’s about. A composer (Laurence Payne) is stuck in a middle-class marriage and finds that his affair with his wife's half-sister (Jane Griffiths) has resulted in a pregnancy. When his wife refuses to give him a divorce he hatches a murder scheme that is too clever by half.
Who’s in it. The Third Alibi stars Laurence Payne as Norman Martell, Patricia Dainton as Helen Martell, Jane Griffiths as Peggy Hill and Edward Underdown as Dr. Peter Murdoch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Third Alibi has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Third Alibi page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Third Alibi tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Third Alibi (1961)?
- In US, The Third Alibi is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Third Alibi worth watching?
- The Third Alibi holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Third Alibi?
- The Third Alibi stars Laurence Payne, Patricia Dainton, Jane Griffiths, Edward Underdown and Humphrey Lestocq.
- When was The Third Alibi released?
- The Third Alibi was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.