The Key(1983)
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The Key Synopsis
In 1940s Venice, after twenty years' marriage, retired art critic Nino Rolfe and his younger wife Teresa feel their passion waning. To help her shed her inhibitions and rekindle their relationship, the professor records his sexual fantasies in a diary.
The Key (1983) is a drama and romance film directed by Tinto Brass, released on October 19, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Stefania Sandrelli, Frank Finlay, Franco Branciaroli and Barbara Cupisti. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 453 ratings.
- Director:
- Tinto Brass
- Writers:
- Tinto Brass, Junichirō Tanizaki
- Producers:
- Giovanni Bertolucci
- Cinematographer:
- Silvano Ippoliti
- Composer:
- Ennio Morricone
- Production:
- Selenia Cinematografica, International Video Service, San Francisco Film
- Status:
- Released
The Key (1983) Trailer
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The Key Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stefania Sandrelli
as Teresa Rolfe
Frank Finlay
as Nino Rolfe
Franco Branciaroli
as Laszlo Apony
Barbara Cupisti
as Lisa Rolfe
Armando Marra
Maria Grazia Bon
as Giulietta
Gino Cavalieri
as Don Rusetto
- Piero Bortoluzzi
Piero Bortoluzzi
as Memo Longobardi
- Irma Veithen
Irma Veithen
as The Nurse
Eolo Capritti
- Maria Pia Colonnello
Maria Pia Colonnello
Milly Corinaldi
as Giustina
Key crew
Directed by Tinto Brass, written by Tinto Brass and Junichirō Tanizaki, produced by Giovanni Bertolucci.
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The Key Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 453 ratings.
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The Key – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Key online?
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The Key (1983) is available to stream on Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total and FlixOlé. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Key?
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The main cast of The Key (1983) includes Stefania Sandrelli, Frank Finlay, Franco Branciaroli, Barbara Cupisti and Armando Marra. The film was directed by Tinto Brass. 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 October 19, 1983 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is The Key worth watching?
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The Key (1983) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 453 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Key?
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Yes. The official The Key trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.