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Romantic drama

The Key (1983): Cast

The Key (1983) movie poster

The Key is a 1983 romantic drama starring Frank Finlay as Nino Rolfe, Stefania Sandrelli and Barbara Cupisti. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes.

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The Key (1983) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 50m (110 min)
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Key About?

The premise of The Key without spoilers.

When art professor Nino Rolfe decides to challenge his wife Teresa’s modesty, he provokes a scandal that even judges attempt to suppress by shutting down cinemas showing the film. Observing Teresa’s lingering affection for their daughter’s fiancé, Nino deliberately awakens her desire for him, unleashing a series of unforeseen events and tangled emotions.

The Key Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • female masturbation
  • voyeur
  • female exhibitionist
  • seductress
  • sex with girlfriend's mother
  • female full frontal nudity
  • diary
  • key
  • desire
  • older woman younger man sex
  • older man younger woman sex
  • mother has sex with daughter's boyfriend
+38 more
  • older man younger woman marriage
  • female urinating
  • ejaculation in vagina
  • woman on top
  • sex scene
  • adultery
  • extramarital affair
  • cunnilingus
  • sexual tension
  • sexual perversion
  • sexual obsession
  • sexual fantasy
  • sexual exploration
  • orgasm
  • oral sex
  • kiss
  • exhibitionism
  • caught having sex
  • husband wife relationship
  • young wife
  • erotic fantasy
  • adulterous wife
  • erotica
  • reference to benito mussolini
  • ballroom dancing
  • champagne
  • speach
  • chest full of medals
  • cutting hair
  • rain shower
  • nazi salute
  • cigar smoking
  • voyeurism
  • some scenes in black and white
  • reading someone else's diary
  • reverse cowgirl sex position
  • female star appears nude
  • male star appears nude
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Cast & crew

The Key Cast & Characters

Frank Finlay leads the cast as Nino Rolfe, with Stefania Sandrelli as Teresa Rolfe and Barbara Cupisti as Lisa Rolfe.

Details

The Key Also Known As

24 alternative titles, including “La clé” and “De Sleutel”.

Also known as
  • La clé
  • De Sleutel
  • La clef
  • La llave secreta
  • The Key - Der Schlüssel
  • 欲望之翼
  • Ключ
  • Anahtar
  • A Chave
  • A kulcs
  • A Chave do Ciúme
  • Cheia
+12 more
  • Ключът
  • 열쇠
  • 慾望之翼
  • Klucz
  • La Chiave
  • The Key - avain
  • کلید
  • المفتاح
  • Chìa Khóa Tình Yêu
  • La clau
  • 鍵
  • Bakom låsta dörrar

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FAQ

The Key FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Key, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Key?

The Key runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

When was The Key released?

The Key was released on September 23, 1983.

Who is in the cast of The Key?

The Key stars Frank Finlay as Nino Rolfe, Stefania Sandrelli as Teresa Rolfe and Barbara Cupisti as Lisa Rolfe, among 28 credited actors.

Does The Key have a post-credit scene?

No. The Key has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Key in?

The original language of The Key is Italian.

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