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The Key (1958)

1958-05-28 · 2h 14m · EN
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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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Carl ForemanWriterCarol ReedDirector

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William HoldenWilliam HoldenCapt. David RossSophia LorenSophia LorenStellaTrevor HowardTrevor HowardCapt. Chris FordBernard LeeBernard LeeCmdr. WadlowOskar HomolkaOskar HomolkaVan DamKieron MooreKieron MooreKaneNoel PurcellNoel PurcellHotel ClerkBryan ForbesBryan ForbesWeaverBeatrix LehmannBeatrix LehmannHousekeeperRupert DaviesRupert DaviesBakerRussell WatersRussell WatersSparksSidney VivianSidney VivianGrogan

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World war iiTugboat

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Genre affinityDrama · War · RomanceTheme affinityWorld War Ii · TugboatMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaPacingLongEmotional intensityWar · Romance · World War Ii

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What is The Key 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.

How long is The Key?

The Key has a runtime of 134 minutes.

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