The Key (1987): Cast
The Key is a 1987 family thriller directed by Ebrahim Forouzesh, starring Mahnaz Ansarian as Amir Mohammad, Abbas Jafari and Emad Taheri. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Ebrahim Forouzesh
- Original language
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Persian - Studio
- Kanoon
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Key About?
The premise of The Key without spoilers.
A tense yet comic drama follows a four‑year‑old left alone with his infant brother while their mother shops. Tasked with giving the baby his bottle, the boy drinks most of it, prompting hungry cries that rouse nosy neighbours. Locked out, he refuses entry, and despite several near‑disasters he manages with shouted advice to avert serious calamities.
The Key Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- unseen character
- survival
- freeze frame
- shovel
- gas cooker
- umbrella
- spilled water
- megaphone
- old woman
- gas leak
- undressing someone
- bechdel test passed
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- coughing
- f rated
- burnt food
- smell
- grandmother grandson relationship
- cooker
- basket
- sauce
- brother brother relationship
- missing woman
- strong female character
- phone booth
- spinach
- greengrocer
- absent mother
- missing person
- missing mother
- neighbor neighbor relationship
- apartment
- flat
- broken bottle
- breaking a bottle
- bin
- bottle
- stain
- hunger
- thirst
- refrigerator
- music box
- photograph
- framed photograph
- wedding photograph
- dripping water
- kiss on forehead
- spilled drink
- crying
- crying baby
- milk
The Key Cast & Characters
Mahnaz Ansarian leads the cast as Amir Mohammad, with Abbas Jafari and Emad Taheri. Directed by Ebrahim Forouzesh; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ebrahim Forouzesh
- Mahnaz Ansarian as Amir Mohammad
- Abbas Jafari
- Emad Taheri
- Amir Mohammad Pourhassan
More from Ebrahim Forouzesh
One more film directed by Ebrahim Forouzesh: The Jar.
The Key Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “La Clé” and “Kelid”.
- Also known as
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- La Clé
- Kelid
- A Chave
- Το κλειδί
- Klíč
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The Key FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Key, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Key?
The Key runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was The Key released?
The Key was released on February 1, 1987.
Who directed The Key?
The Key was directed by Ebrahim Forouzesh.
More films by Ebrahim Forouzesh Who is in the cast of The Key?
The Key stars Mahnaz Ansarian as Amir Mohammad, Abbas Jafari and Emad Taheri, among 4 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 Persian.
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