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The Key

The Key

Release: 1958-05-28·Runtime: 134m·★ 6.0
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

Renée HoustonRenée Houstonas Canteen Worker (uncredited)Sophia LorenSophia Lorenas StellaTrevor HowardTrevor Howardas Capt. Chris FordKieron MooreKieron Mooreas KaneNoel PurcellNoel Purcellas Hotel ClerkOskar HomolkaOskar Homolkaas Van DamJohn CrawfordJohn Crawfordas American CaptainMichael CaineMichael Caineas Seaman (uncredited)Bernard LeeBernard Leeas Cmdr. WadlowBryan ForbesBryan Forbesas WeaverRupert DaviesRupert Daviesas BakerIrene HandlIrene Handlas ClerkJameson ClarkJameson Clarkas English CaptainGuy StandevenGuy Standevenas Policeman (uncredited)BelitaBelitaas Canteen Hostess (uncredited)William HoldenWilliam Holdenas Capt. David RossBeatrix LehmannBeatrix Lehmannas HousekeeperRussell WatersRussell Watersas Sparks

Crew

Carl Foreman" />Carl ForemanWriter, ProducerCarol Reed" />Carol ReedDirectorJan de Hartog" />Jan de HartogNovelOswald Morris" />Oswald MorrisDirector of PhotographyMalcolm Arnold" />Malcolm ArnoldOriginal Music Composer