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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

Irene HandlIrene Handlas ClerkMichael CaineMichael Caineas Seaman (uncredited)William HoldenWilliam Holdenas Capt. David RossRussell WatersRussell Watersas SparksJameson ClarkJameson Clarkas English CaptainRobert RiettiRobert Riettias Dubbing (voice) (uncredited)Bernard LeeBernard Leeas Cmdr. WadlowKieron MooreKieron Mooreas KaneBryan ForbesBryan Forbesas WeaverGuy StandevenGuy Standevenas Policeman (uncredited)BelitaBelitaas Canteen Hostess (uncredited)Renée HoustonRenée Houstonas Canteen Worker (uncredited)Trevor HowardTrevor Howardas Capt. Chris FordOskar HomolkaOskar Homolkaas Van DamNoel PurcellNoel Purcellas Hotel ClerkBeatrix LehmannBeatrix Lehmannas HousekeeperJohn CrawfordJohn Crawfordas American CaptainSophia LorenSophia Lorenas StellaRupert DaviesRupert Daviesas Baker

Crew

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