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The Key
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The Key

1958-05-28 · 134 min · ★ 6.1

Drama · Romance · War

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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Directors
Carol Reed
Production companies
Highroad, Open Road Films
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

William HoldenWilliam HoldenCapt. David Ross
Sophia LorenSophia LorenStella
Trevor HowardTrevor HowardCapt. Chris Ford
Bernard LeeBernard LeeCmdr. Wadlow
Oskar HomolkaOskar HomolkaVan Dam
Kieron MooreKieron MooreKane
Noel PurcellNoel PurcellHotel Clerk
Bryan ForbesBryan ForbesWeaver
Beatrix LehmannBeatrix LehmannHousekeeper
Rupert DaviesRupert DaviesBaker
Russell WatersRussell WatersSparks
Sidney VivianSidney VivianGrogan
Irene HandlIrene HandlClerk
John CrawfordJohn CrawfordAmerican Captain
Jameson ClarkJameson ClarkEnglish Captain
Guy StandevenGuy StandevenPoliceman (uncredited)
Keith FaulknerSignalman (uncredited)
Michael CaineMichael CaineSeaman (uncredited)
Bart AllisonSeaman on W88 (uncredited)
BelitaBelitaCanteen Hostess (uncredited)

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