Overview

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.

Cast

William Holden, Sophia Loren, Trevor Howard, Bernard Lee, Oskar Homolka, Kieron Moore, Noel Purcell, Bryan Forbes

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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.

When was "The Key" released?

The Key was released in 1958.

Who stars in "The Key"?

The cast includes William Holden, Sophia Loren, Trevor Howard, Bernard Lee.