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The Key

NR19582h 14mCarol Reed
IMDb 6.7
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"He had the life expectancy of a match."

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.

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World War IiTugboat

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Key (1958) about?

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.

Who stars in The Key?

The Key stars William Holden (Capt. David Ross), Sophia Loren (Stella), Trevor Howard (Capt. Chris Ford), Bernard Lee (Cmdr. Wadlow), Oskar Homolka (Van Dam). The film was directed by Carol Reed.

How long is The Key?

The Key has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1958. It is rated NR.

Is The Key worth watching?

The Key holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. Fans of Drama, Romance, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch The Key?

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