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The Key (1958) DVD
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Assigned to rescue damaged ships during the Second World War, a tugboat captain accepts work in which every voyage may be his last. A colleague offers him a key to an apartment shared with a woman whose previous companions have died at sea, making the promise of comfort inseparable from fear. William Holden, Sophia Loren and Trevor Howard star in Carol Reed’s drama. The sea missions give the romance its urgency, while the key becomes a troubling symbol of how people seek security during wartime. It is a compelling selection for viewers who enjoy intimate relationships set against the pressures of conflict.
- Format
- DVD-R
- Region Code
- Region Free / All Regions
- Video Standard
- NTSC
- Audio Track
- English 5.1 Surround Sound
- Includes
- Standard DVD keepcase, high-quality outer cover artwork, and printed disc labels.
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Assigned to rescue damaged ships during the Second World War, a tugboat captain accepts work in which every voyage may be his last. A colleague offers him a key to an apartment shared with a woman whose previous companions have died at sea, making the promise of comfort inseparable from fear.
William Holden, Sophia Loren and Trevor Howard star in Carol Reed’s drama. The sea missions give the romance its urgency, while the key becomes a troubling symbol of how people seek security during wartime. It is a compelling selection for viewers who enjoy intimate relationships set against the pressures of conflict.
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- Bonus features
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Starring: William Holden · Sophia Loren · Trevor Howard
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