The Key
1958 · 134 MIN · IMDB 6.7 · 1,769 VOTES · DIR. Carol Reed
Overview
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.
Dialogue Timeline — 1,372 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:02:55 Say, can you tell me
00:05:35 Good. What about going out right now with Captain Ford?
00:09:28 FORD: Watch your step here.
00:17:00 Well, home and dry.
00:20:00 You've heard of lend-lease. They meant him. He's finally arrived.
00:23:58 and he brought her over here practically single-handed.
00:28:19 I wasn't thinking anything. Yes, you were.
00:32:17 And I don't know which one.
00:36:38 Here's your wash basin.
00:39:45 Her engine's absolutely first class
00:42:41 Well, I'll give you the complete list later, sir.
00:47:42 You've every right to be proud of her.
00:51:16 Go wash.
00:56:21 Port, 20!
01:02:00 The rent is paid until the end of the month.
01:05:58 CHlEF: Engine room?
01:09:51 One pound.
01:15:12 Don't go away. Where are you going?
01:21:00 This is awfully good chocolate.
01:26:41 America's come into the war.
01:32:46 You were very good to me.
01:39:11 It's Van Dam's turn.
01:43:56 Sure.
01:55:15 Are you the guy that rammed that sub and saved my ship? Mister, I want to shake your hand.
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed1,372
Dialogue density10.2 lines / min
First line00:02:55
Final line01:55:15
Production Record
DirectorCarol Reed
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes1,769