The Key

The Key

1958 · 134 min · EN · NR · 6.1 (25 votes)
Dir. Carol Reed · Starring William Holden, Sophia Loren, Trevor Howard, Bernard Lee, Oskar Homolka, Kieron Moore · Music Malcolm Arnold

He had the life expectancy of a match.

DramaRomanceWar

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.

VIBE

A poignant wartime tale where duty clashes with budding romance. The looming threat of war creates a tense atmosphere, but moments of human connection offer a fragile warmth amidst the danger. It's a quiet, character-focused drama that lingers.

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