The Key

Name: The Key
Released: 1961-05-12T07:00:00.000Z
Cast: William Holden, Sophia Loren, Trevor Howard

Movie · Drama · Romance

During World War II, Englishwoman Stella (Sophia Loren) is involved with Capt. Ford (Trevor Howard), who commands a military tugboat. Ford's mission is dangerous because his slow-moving ship is an easy target. Eventually, he is gunned down in action and Capt. Ross (William Holden) replaces him. Before long, Ross also begins a relationship with Stella, but she warns the newcomer that she may be cursed -- captain after captain has come through her door, and each has met the same grim fate at sea.

1961 · 2h 14m

Starring William Holden, Sophia Loren, Trevor Howard

Director Carol Reed

The Key

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Hanover Street
The Camp Followers
In Which We Serve
Captain Horatio Hornblower
The Narrow Road to the Deep North
Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison
The Sand Pebbles
Captain Corelli's Mandolin

William Holden

Capt. David Ross
Sophia Loren

Stella
Trevor Howard

Capt. Chris Ford
Oskar Homolka

Capt. Van Dam
Kieron Moore

Kane
Bernard Lee

Cmdr. Wadlow
Beatrix Lehmann

Housekeeper
Noel Purcell

Hotel Porter
Bryan Forbes

Weaver
Russell Waters

Sparks
Irene Handl

Clerk

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During World War II, Englishwoman Stella (Sophia Loren) is involved with Capt. Ford (Trevor Howard), who commands a military tugboat. Ford's mission is dangerous because his slow-moving ship is an easy target. Eventually, he is gunned down in action and Capt. Ross (William Holden) replaces him. Before long, Ross also begins a relationship with Stella, but she warns the newcomer that she may be cursed -- captain after captain has come through her door, and each has met the same grim fate at sea.

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