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The Key

The Key

The Key
1958 2h 14m6.0

The Key

“He had the life expectancy of a match.”

DramaRomanceWar
6.0

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In wartime England, circa 1941, poorly-armed tugs are sent into "U-Boat Alley" to rescue damaged Allied ships. An American named David Ross arrives to captain one of these tugs. He's given a key by a fellow tugboat-man -- a key to an apartment and its pretty female resident. Should something happen to the friend, Ross can use the key.

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DirectorCarol Reed
ScreenplayCarl Foreman
StatusReleased
ReleasedMay 28, 1958
CountryUnited Kingdom
Languageen
Runtime2h 14m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 6.0 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.7 / 10
Votes30
GenresDrama, Romance, War
StudioHighroad, Open Road Films
The Key
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Cast

William Holden

William Holden

Capt. David Ross

Sophia Loren

Sophia Loren

Stella

Trevor Howard

Trevor Howard

Capt. Chris Ford

Bernard Lee

Bernard Lee

Cmdr. Wadlow

Oskar Homolka

Oskar Homolka

Van Dam

Kieron Moore

Kieron Moore

Kane

Noel Purcell

Noel Purcell

Hotel Clerk

Bryan Forbes

Bryan Forbes

Weaver

Beatrix Lehmann

Beatrix Lehmann

Housekeeper

Rupert Davies

Rupert Davies

Baker

Russell Waters

Russell Waters

Sparks

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Sidney Vivian

Grogan

Irene Handl

Irene Handl

Clerk

John Crawford

John Crawford

American Captain

Jameson Clark

Jameson Clark

English Captain

Guy Standeven

Guy Standeven

Policeman (uncredited)

🎭

Keith Faulkner

Signalman (uncredited)

Michael Caine

Michael Caine

Seaman (uncredited)

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Bart Allison

Seaman on W88 (uncredited)

Belita

Belita

Canteen Hostess (uncredited)

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Pauline Chamberlain

Woman Dancing at Forces Centre (uncredited)

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Keith Faulkner

Seaman on W88 (uncredited)

Renée Houston

Renée Houston

Canteen Worker (uncredited)

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Richard Neller

Officer in Operations Room (uncredited)

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Ernie Rice

Officer in Operations Room (uncredited)

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Robert Rietti

Dubbing (voice) (uncredited)

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John Tatham

Salvage Unit Captain (uncredited)

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Reg Thomason

Soldier at Dance (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Key

Where can I watch The Key?

The Key (1958) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is The Key about?

In wartime England, circa 1941, poorly-armed tugs are sent into "U-Boat Alley" to rescue damaged Allied ships. An American named David Ross arrives to captain one of these tugs. He's given a key by a fellow tugboat-man -- a key to an apartment and its pretty female resident....

Who directed The Key?

The Key (1958) was directed by Carol Reed. The film is a Drama, Romance production with a runtime of 2h 14m, rated 6.0/10.

How long is The Key?

The Key runs 2h 14m (134 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.0/10 from 30 votes. Genre: Drama, Romance.

Is The Key worth watching?

The Key is rated 6.0/10 by 30 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Drama and Romance fans.