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The Key

The Key

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Status

Released

Release Date

May 28, 1958

Runtime

2h 14m

Genres

Drama, Romance, War

User Score

60%

Original Title

The Key

Director

Carol Reed

Description

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.