The Key 1958
“He had the life expectancy of a match.”
What is The Key?
The Key is a 1958 drama, romance, and war film starring William Holden, Sophia Loren, and Trevor Howard. Set in England circa 1941, the plot follows David Ross, an American who captains a poorly-armed tugboat tasked with rescuing damaged Allied ships in the dangerous waters known as U-Boat Alley.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1958
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 134 minutes
- Release date
- May 28, 1958
- Studios
- Highroad, Open Road Films
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, War
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.1/10
- Episode runtime
- ~134 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Highroad, Open Road Films
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The Key is a 1958 drama, romance, and war film starring William Holden, Sophia Loren, and Trevor Howard. Set in England circa 1941, the plot follows David Ross, an American who captains a poorly-armed tugboat tasked with rescuing damaged Allied ships in the dangerous waters known as U-Boat Alley.
The film explores themes of survival and companionship during wartime, specifically through the arrangement where Ross is given a key to a woman's apartment to be used if his fellow tugboat-man does not survive. It carries a tone reflecting the precarious nature of life for those serving in the rescue tugs.
Should you watch it?
“An American tugboat captain in wartime England is given a key to a woman's apartment.”
- Features a cast including William Holden, Sophia Loren, and Trevor Howard
- Explores the high-stakes environment of rescuing damaged Allied ships
- Focuses on the emotional tension of life expectancy during wartime
- The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes
Watch it if you enjoy wartime dramas centered on naval rescue operations and romantic tension.
This is a drama, romance, and war film set in 1941 with a focus on the dangers of U-Boat Alley.
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Who stars in The Key (1958)?
The film stars William Holden, Sophia Loren, and Trevor Howard.
What is the setting of the movie?
It is set in wartime England around 1941.
How long is the film?
The movie has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes.
Where can I stream The Key (1958)?
The provided sources do not list specific streaming platforms, though it is noted as available to rent or buy.
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