The Key details
| Format: | PG DVD |
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| Starring: | Sophia Loren, William Holden, Trevor Howard, Oskar Homolka |
| Director: | Carol Reed |
| Genre: | Drama - General |
| Studio: | CORNERSTONE MEDIA |
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The Key |
PG Feature |
DVD Information
| Rental release: | 08 Nov 2010 |
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| Main languages: | English |
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The key.
By a customer from Blackpool. England. , 22 Mar 2006[Highly rated reviewer]
A WW1 drama filmed in black /white about tugboat crew that rescue allied ships in distress.The key is to a flat, a place of refuge from active duty , a tug captain will occupy the flat giving a spare key to a friend to be used if he is killed. Installed in the flat is Sophia Loren traumatised by the death of her fiancee, she provides comfort to each stressed out occupant. Wm Holden and Trevor Howard star as tugboat captains.
A fair wartime drama where all are hero`s , in the same mould as 'The cruel sea' but not as good.- Was this review helpful to you?
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(2)"How to steal a film by Trevor Howard" !
By a customer , 28 Jan 2012I remember seeing this film years ago, and on going thru Trevor Howard's films thought I would recap. First and foremost Trevor Howard's performance is totally superb. He captures every nuance of his character and makes him extremely human. He steals the film completely. I thought the film was very well done. The battle scenes were very realistic and brought right to the forefront the plight and bravery of these seamen who were sent to rescue torpedoed ships. It really WAS a suicide mission. Something a lot of people are totally unaware of. I know I was. Sophia Loren and William Holden were also excellent. Though why Loren was chosen for this part I can't imagine. I realise it was one of her introductory roles. I found the ending unsatisfactory. It left one in limbo. But see it for Trevor Howard, it's worth it.- Was this review helpful to you?
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The key.
By a customer from Blackpool. England. , 22 Mar 2006A WW1 drama filmed in black /white about tugboat crew that rescue allied ships in distress.The key is to a flat, a place of refuge from active duty , a tug captain will occupy the flat giving a spare key to a friend to be used if he is killed. Installed in the flat is Sophia Loren traumatised by the death of her fiancee, she provides comfort to each stressed out occupant. Wm Holden and Trevor Howard star as tugboat captains.
A fair wartime drama where all are hero`s , in the same mould as 'The cruel sea' but not as good.- Was this review helpful to you?
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