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The Key

1958 · 134 min · Director: Carol Reed

The Key (1958) is a romance drama, directed by Carol Reed. It stars William Holden and Sophia Loren. It unfolds against the backdrop of World War II. The 134-minute film holds an audience score of 6.1/10.

What The Key Is 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.

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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.

Where can I watch The Key?

The Key is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Key?

The Key runs for 134 minutes (2h 14m).

When did The Key come out?

The Key was released in 1958.

Who directed The Key?

The Key was directed by Carol Reed.

Who stars in The Key?

The Key stars William Holden, Sophia Loren, Trevor Howard, Bernard Lee.

What is The Key's rating?

The Key holds 6.7/10 on IMDb and 6.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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