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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

Bernard LeeBernard Leeas Cmdr. WadlowKieron MooreKieron Mooreas KaneRupert DaviesRupert Daviesas BakerMichael CaineMichael Caineas Seaman (uncredited)BelitaBelitaas Canteen Hostess (uncredited)Irene HandlIrene Handlas ClerkTrevor HowardTrevor Howardas Capt. Chris FordOskar HomolkaOskar Homolkaas Van DamBryan ForbesBryan Forbesas WeaverBeatrix LehmannBeatrix Lehmannas HousekeeperRussell WatersRussell Watersas SparksGuy StandevenGuy Standevenas Policeman (uncredited)William HoldenWilliam Holdenas Capt. David RossJameson ClarkJameson Clarkas English CaptainRenée HoustonRenée Houstonas Canteen Worker (uncredited)Robert RiettiRobert Riettias Dubbing (voice) (uncredited)John CrawfordJohn Crawfordas American CaptainSophia LorenSophia Lorenas StellaNoel PurcellNoel Purcellas Hotel Clerk

Crew

Malcolm Arnold" />Malcolm ArnoldOriginal Music ComposerJan de Hartog" />Jan de HartogNovelCarl Foreman" />Carl ForemanWriter, ProducerCarol Reed" />Carol ReedDirector