Fear Is the Key
“In the right hands, fear is the deadliest weapon of all.”
A deep-sea salvage expert enacts an elaborate plan to infiltrate and take revenge on a criminal organization that dealt him a foul misdeed.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
About Fear Is the Key
Fear Is the Key is a 1972 English-language action and thriller film directed by Michael Tuchner. The cast is led by Barry Newman, Suzy Kendall, John Vernon. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Fear Is the Key was produced by Paramount Pictures and Anglo-EMI and made in United Kingdom. It was released on December 26, 1972, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Michael Tuchner
- Writers
- Robert Carrington
- Release date
- December 26, 1972
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Paramount Pictures, Anglo-EMI
Fear Is the Key cast & crew
Fear Is the Key was directed by Michael Tuchner and written by Robert Carrington.
The cast features Barry Newman as John Talbot, Suzy Kendall as Sarah Ruthven, John Vernon as Vyland, Dolph Sweet as Jablonsky, Ben Kingsley as Royale, and Ray McAnally as Ruthven.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Alex Thomson and it was produced by Jay Kanter and Alan Ladd Jr..
Is Fear Is the Key worth watching?
Fear Is the Key holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 51 ratings, a more divisive action films.
At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action and thriller, Fear Is the Key is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Fear Is the Key
Fear Is the Key isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, and Google Play Movies.
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Cast of Fear Is the Key
Barry Newman
John Talbot
Suzy Kendall
Sarah Ruthven
John Vernon
Vyland
Dolph Sweet
Jablonsky
Ben Kingsley
Royale
Ray McAnally
Ruthven
Peter Marinker
Larry
Roland Brand
Deputy
Tony Anholt
FBI Agent
Elliott Sullivan
Judge Mollison
John Alderson
Tanner (uncredited)
James Berwick
(uncredited)
Fear Is the Key — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Fear Is the Key in United States?
Fear Is the Key is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home and Amazon Video.
▸What language is Fear Is the Key in?
Fear Is the Key is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Fear Is the Key?
Fear Is the Key runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).
▸What is Fear Is the Key rated?
Fear Is the Key is rated PG. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 51 ratings.
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