The Key

Directed by Carol Reed
1958    2h 14m    Not Rated
Drama, Romance, War
6.758%
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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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Cast of The Key
  • William HoldenCapt. David Ross
  • Sophia LorenStella
  • Trevor HowardCapt. Chris Ford
  • Bernard LeeCmdr. Wadlow
  • Oskar HomolkaVan Dam
  • Kieron MooreKane
  • Noel PurcellHotel Clerk
  • Bryan ForbesWeaver
  • Beatrix LehmannHousekeeper
  • Rupert DaviesBaker
  • Russell WatersSparks
  • Sidney VivianGrogan
  • Irene HandlClerk
  • John CrawfordAmerican Captain
  • Jameson ClarkEnglish Captain
  • Guy StandevenPoliceman (uncredited)
  • Keith FaulknerSignalman (uncredited)
  • Michael CaineSeaman (uncredited)
  • Bart AllisonSeaman on W88 (uncredited)
  • BelitaCanteen Hostess (uncredited)
  • Pauline ChamberlainWoman Dancing at Forces Centre (uncredited)
  • Renée HoustonCanteen Worker (uncredited)
  • Aileen LewisWoman With Baby in Air Raid Shelter (uncredited)
  • Richard NellerOfficer in Operations Room (uncredited)
  • Ernie RiceOfficer in Operations Room (uncredited)
  • Robert RiettiDubbing (voice) (uncredited)
  • John TathamSalvage Unit Captain (uncredited)
  • Reg ThomasonSoldier at Dance (uncredited)
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