The Key (1958)

05/28/1958 (GB) • 2h 14m

Drama, Romance, War

He had the life expectancy of a match.

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.

Top Billed Cast

William Holden

Capt. David Ross

Trevor Howard

Capt. Chris Ford

Bernard Lee

Cmdr. Wadlow

Noel Purcell

Hotel Clerk

Beatrix Lehmann

Housekeeper


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

world war ii

tugboat

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