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The Key

The Key

Release: 1958-05-28·Runtime: 134m·★ 6.1
DramaRomanceWar

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.

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Highroad
Open Road Films

Cast

Michael CaineMichael Caineas Seaman (uncredited)Renée HoustonRenée Houstonas Canteen Worker (uncredited)Robert RiettiRobert Riettias Dubbing (voice) (uncredited)Bernard LeeBernard Leeas Cmdr. WadlowOskar HomolkaOskar Homolkaas Van DamRupert DaviesRupert Daviesas BakerGuy StandevenGuy Standevenas Policeman (uncredited)BelitaBelitaas Canteen Hostess (uncredited)Sophia LorenSophia Lorenas StellaBryan ForbesBryan Forbesas WeaverRussell WatersRussell Watersas SparksJohn CrawfordJohn Crawfordas American CaptainWilliam HoldenWilliam Holdenas Capt. David RossTrevor HowardTrevor Howardas Capt. Chris FordNoel PurcellNoel Purcellas Hotel ClerkBeatrix LehmannBeatrix Lehmannas HousekeeperIrene HandlIrene Handlas ClerkKieron MooreKieron Mooreas KaneJameson ClarkJameson Clarkas English Captain

Crew

Carol Reed" />Carol ReedDirectorCarl Foreman" />Carl ForemanWriter, ProducerJan de Hartog" />Jan de HartogNovelMalcolm Arnold" />Malcolm ArnoldOriginal Music Composer