A Chave
The Key · Carol Reed
A Chave is a drama e guerra movie released in 1958, directed by Carol Reed, starring William Holden, Sophia Loren e Trevor Howard. It runs 2h 14min and is rated 14+ in Brazil.
Official synopsis
Com esta chave ele se comprometeu
Na Inglaterra durante a guerra, por volta de 1941, rebocadores mal armados são enviados para a chamada "U-Boat Alley", a área de atuação dos submarinos U-Boat alemães no canal da Mancha, para resgatar navios aliados danificados. Um americano chamado David Ross chega a capitão de um desses rebocadores. Ele recebeu uma chave de um colega de rebocadores, capitão Chris Ford, uma chave de um apartamento onde reside uma bonita mulher. Se algo acontecer com o amigo Chris, Ross deve usar a chave.
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Availability in Brazil · updated 02/10/2026
Cast of A Chave
12 actors
William Holden
as Capt. David Ross
Sophia Loren
as Stella
Trevor Howard
as Capt. Chris Ford
Bernard Lee
as Cmdr. Wadlow
Oskar Homolka
as Van Dam
Kieron Moore
as Kane
Noel Purcell
as Hotel Clerk
Bryan Forbes
as Weaver
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- Director
- Carol Reed
- Cinematography
- Oswald Morris
- Editing
- Bert Bates
- Music
- Malcolm Arnold
- Production
- Carl Foreman
- Screenplay
- Carl Foreman
Where you've seen the cast of A Chave
- William Holden as Capt. David Ross is also in Crepúsculo dos Deuses (1950), Meu Ódio Será Sua Herança (1969) and Cassino Royale (1967)
- Sophia Loren as Stella is also in Nine (2009), Rosa e Momo (2020) and Matrimônio à Italiana (1964)
- Trevor Howard as Capt. Chris Ford is also in Superman: O Filme (1978), Desencanto (1945) and O Expresso de Von Ryan (1965)
- Bernard Lee as Cmdr. Wadlow is also in 007 Contra o Satânico Dr. No (1962), 007 Contra Goldfinger (1964) and Moscou Contra 007 (1963)
Frequently asked questions about A Chave
Where to watch A Chave?
We haven't found where to watch A Chave in Brazil yet. Availability changes often, so check back later.
Is A Chave on Netflix?
No. As of the last check, on 02/10/2026, A Chave was not on Netflix in Brazil.
How long is A Chave?
A Chave runs 2h 14min (134 minutes).
What is the age rating of A Chave?
In Brazil, it is rated 14+.
What year did A Chave come out?
A Chave came out in 1958.
A Chave details
- Status
- Released
- Original title
- The Key
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Production companies
- Highroad, Open Road Films
Themes
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