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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

Beatrix LehmannBeatrix Lehmannas HousekeeperIrene HandlIrene Handlas ClerkBryan ForbesBryan Forbesas WeaverJameson ClarkJameson Clarkas English CaptainMichael CaineMichael Caineas Seaman (uncredited)Renée HoustonRenée Houstonas Canteen Worker (uncredited)Robert RiettiRobert Riettias Dubbing (voice) (uncredited)William HoldenWilliam Holdenas Capt. David RossTrevor HowardTrevor Howardas Capt. Chris FordRussell WatersRussell Watersas SparksBernard LeeBernard Leeas Cmdr. WadlowNoel PurcellNoel Purcellas Hotel ClerkRupert DaviesRupert Daviesas BakerJohn CrawfordJohn Crawfordas American CaptainGuy StandevenGuy Standevenas Policeman (uncredited)BelitaBelitaas Canteen Hostess (uncredited)Sophia LorenSophia Lorenas StellaOskar HomolkaOskar Homolkaas Van DamKieron MooreKieron Mooreas Kane

Crew

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