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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

Trevor HowardTrevor Howardas Capt. Chris FordBernard LeeBernard Leeas Cmdr. WadlowOskar HomolkaOskar Homolkaas Van DamKieron MooreKieron Mooreas KaneNoel PurcellNoel Purcellas Hotel ClerkRenée HoustonRenée Houstonas Canteen Worker (uncredited)Sophia LorenSophia Lorenas StellaBryan ForbesBryan Forbesas WeaverRobert RiettiRobert Riettias Dubbing (voice) (uncredited)Beatrix LehmannBeatrix Lehmannas HousekeeperRussell WatersRussell Watersas SparksJohn CrawfordJohn Crawfordas American CaptainJameson ClarkJameson Clarkas English CaptainBelitaBelitaas Canteen Hostess (uncredited)William HoldenWilliam Holdenas Capt. David RossRupert DaviesRupert Daviesas BakerIrene HandlIrene Handlas ClerkGuy StandevenGuy Standevenas Policeman (uncredited)Michael CaineMichael Caineas Seaman (uncredited)

Crew

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