The Key
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In 1940s Venice, after twenty years' marriage, retired art critic Nino Rolfe and his younger wife Teresa feel their passion waning. To help her shed her inhibitions and rekindle their relationship, the professor records his sexual fantasies in a diary.
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About The Key
The Key is a 1983 Italian-language drama and romance film directed by Tinto Brass. The cast is led by Stefania Sandrelli, Frank Finlay, Franco Branciaroli. It has a runtime of 1h 50m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 400 ratings.
The Key was produced by Selenia Cinematografica, International Video Service, and San Francisco Film and made in Italy. It was released on October 19, 1983, and carries a 18 certification.
- Director
- Tinto Brass
- Writers
- Tinto Brass
- Release date
- October 19, 1983
- Original language
- Italian
- Age rating
- 18
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Italy
- Production
- Selenia Cinematografica, International Video Service, San Francisco Film
The Key cast & crew
The Key was directed by Tinto Brass and written by Tinto Brass.
The cast features Stefania Sandrelli as Teresa Rolfe, Frank Finlay as Nino Rolfe, Franco Branciaroli as Laszlo Apony, Barbara Cupisti as Lisa Rolfe, Maria Grazia Bon as Giulietta, and Gino Cavalieri as Don Rusetto.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ennio Morricone, cinematography is by Silvano Ippoliti, and it was produced by Giovanni Bertolucci.
Is The Key worth watching?
The Key holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 446 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 50m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, The Key is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Key
Stefania Sandrelli
Teresa Rolfe
Frank Finlay
Nino Rolfe
Franco Branciaroli
Laszlo Apony
Barbara Cupisti
Lisa Rolfe
Armando Marra
Maria Grazia Bon
Giulietta
Gino Cavalieri
Don Rusetto
Piero Bortoluzzi
Memo Longobardi
Irma Veithen
The Nurse
Eolo Capritti
Maria Pia Colonnello
Milly Corinaldi
Giustina
The Key — FAQs
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▸What language is The Key in?
The Key is originally in Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Key?
The Key runs 1 hours 50 minutes (110 minutes).
▸What is The Key rated?
The Key is rated 18. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 446 ratings.
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