The Key(1958)
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The Key Synopsis
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.
The Key (1958) is a drama, romance and war film directed by Carol Reed, released on May 28, 1958 with a runtime of 2h 14m. It stars William Holden, Sophia Loren, Trevor Howard and Bernard Lee. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 34 ratings.
- Director:
- Carol Reed
- Writers:
- Jan de Hartog, Carl Foreman
- Producers:
- Carl Foreman
- Cinematographer:
- Oswald Morris
- Composer:
- Malcolm Arnold
- Production:
- Highroad, Open Road Films
- Status:
- Released
The Key Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Holden
as Capt. David Ross
Sophia Loren
as Stella
Trevor Howard
as Capt. Chris Ford
Bernard Lee
as Cmdr. Wadlow
Oskar Homolka
as Van Dam
Kieron Moore
as Kane
Noel Purcell
as Hotel Clerk
Bryan Forbes
as Weaver
Beatrix Lehmann
as Housekeeper
Rupert Davies
as Baker
Russell Waters
as Sparks
Sidney Vivian
as Grogan
Key crew
Directed by Carol Reed, written by Jan de Hartog and Carl Foreman, produced by Carl Foreman.
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The Key Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 34 ratings.
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The Key – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Key online?
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The Key (1958) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Key?
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The main cast of The Key (1958) includes William Holden, Sophia Loren, Trevor Howard, Bernard Lee and Oskar Homolka. The film was directed by Carol Reed. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Key released?
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The Key was released on May 28, 1958 and runs for 2h 14m.
Is The Key worth watching?
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The Key (1958) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 34 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.