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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

William HoldenWilliam Holdenas Capt. David RossRupert DaviesRupert Daviesas BakerMichael CaineMichael Caineas Seaman (uncredited)Renée HoustonRenée Houstonas Canteen Worker (uncredited)Sophia LorenSophia Lorenas StellaOskar HomolkaOskar Homolkaas Van DamRussell WatersRussell Watersas SparksJameson ClarkJameson Clarkas English CaptainBelitaBelitaas Canteen Hostess (uncredited)Beatrix LehmannBeatrix Lehmannas HousekeeperJohn CrawfordJohn Crawfordas American CaptainRobert RiettiRobert Riettias Dubbing (voice) (uncredited)Irene HandlIrene Handlas ClerkTrevor HowardTrevor Howardas Capt. Chris FordBernard LeeBernard Leeas Cmdr. WadlowKieron MooreKieron Mooreas KaneNoel PurcellNoel Purcellas Hotel ClerkBryan ForbesBryan Forbesas WeaverGuy StandevenGuy Standevenas Policeman (uncredited)

Crew

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