The French Key (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1946, The French Key is a crime and mystery film directed by Walter Colmes, running about 64 minutes. “The Adventures of detective ace Johnny Fletcher” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Private detective Johnny Fletcher and his sidekick Sam Cragg skip out on their rented room, but when they sneak back to retrieve their luggage, they discover a dead body on the bed, holding a gold coin in its hand. Fletcher is told by a coin collector that the piece is an old and valuable Spanish coin, but Fletcher soon begins to suspect that the man is himself involved in the murder. Fletcher's investigation leads to he and Sam getting caught up in a murder and gold smuggling scheme.
Who’s in it. The French Key stars Albert Dekker as Johnny Fletcher, Mike Mazurki as Sam Cragg, Evelyn Ankers as Janet Morgan and John Eldredge as John Holterman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The French Key has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The French Key page.
If you liked it. Fans of The French Key tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The French Key (1946)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The French Key change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The French Key worth watching?
- The French Key holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The French Key?
- The French Key stars Albert Dekker, Mike Mazurki, Evelyn Ankers, John Eldredge and Frank Fenton.
- When was The French Key released?
- The French Key was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.