Movie Description
The Key
(1958)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Carol Reed
- Producer : Carl Foreman
- Writer : Carl Foreman
- Editor : Bert Bates
- Cast : William Holden,Sophia Loren,Trevor Howard,Bernard Lee,Oskar Homolka,Kieron Moore,Noel Purcell,Bryan Forbes,Beatrix Lehmann,Rupert Davies,Russell Waters,Sidney Vivian,Irene Handl,John Crawford,Jameson Clark,Guy Standeven,Keith Faulkner,Michael Caine,Bart Allison,Belita,Pauline Chamberlain,Keith Faulkner,Renée Houston,Richard Neller,Ernie Rice,Robert Rietti,John Tatham,Reg Thomason
Cast
Capt. David Ross
Stella
Capt. Chris Ford
Cmdr. Wadlow
Van Dam
Kane
Hotel Clerk
Weaver
Housekeeper
Baker
Sparks
Grogan
Clerk
American Captain
English Captain
Policeman (uncredited)
Signalman (uncredited)
Seaman (uncredited)
Seaman on W88 (uncredited)
Canteen Hostess (uncredited)
Woman Dancing at Forces Centre (uncredited)
Seaman on W88 (uncredited)
Canteen Worker (uncredited)
Officer in Operations Room (uncredited)
Officer in Operations Room (uncredited)
Dubbing (voice) (uncredited)
Salvage Unit Captain (uncredited)
Soldier at Dance (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleThe Key
Status Released
Release Information
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1958-05-28
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 02h 14m
Production CompaniesHighroad,Open Road Films
Genres
- Drama
- Romance
- War

















































