Key Largo
“A storm of fear and fury in the sizzling Florida Keys!”
Synopsis
A hurricane swells outside, but it's nothing compared to the storm within the hotel at Key Largo. There, sadistic mobster Johnny Rocco holes up - and holds at gunpoint hotel owner James Temple, his widowed daughter-in-law Nora, and ex-GI Frank McCloud.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Key Largo (1948) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-10-18
Top Cast
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Humphrey Bogart
Frank McCloud
Edward G. Robinson
Johnny Rocco
Lauren Bacall
Nora Temple
Thomas Gomez
Richard 'Curly' Hoff
Lionel Barrymore
James Temple
Harry Lewis
Edward 'Toots' Bass
Dan Seymour
Angel Garcia
William Haade
Ralph Feeney
Claire Trevor
Gaye Dawn
John Rodney
Deputy Clyde Sawyer
Marc Lawrence
Ziggy
Monte Blue
Sheriff Ben Wade
Rodd Redwing
John Osceola (uncredited)
Jay Silverheels
Tom Osceola (uncredited)
Alberto Morin
Skipper of Rocco's Boat (uncredited)
Pat Flaherty
The Traveler (first Ziggy henchman) (uncredited)
Jerry Jerome
Ziggy's Henchman (uncredited)
John Phillips
Ziggy's Henchman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
July 16, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2000
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Huston
- Screenplay & Story
- John Huston, Richard Brooks
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- Key Largo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Huston
John Huston, Richard Brooks, Maxwell Anderson
Max Steiner
Karl Freund
Rudi Fehr
Jerry Wald
Department Leadership Roster
Rudi Fehr
Editor
John Huston
Screenplay
Jerry Wald
Producer
Richard Brooks
Screenplay
John Huston
Director
Karl Freund
Director of Photography
Leah Rhodes
Costume Design
Allen Pomeroy
Stunt Coordinator
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Key Largo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Key Largo about?
A hurricane swells outside, but it's nothing compared to the storm within the hotel at Key Largo. There, sadistic mobster Johnny Rocco holes up - and holds at gunpoint hotel owner James Temple, his widowed daughter-in-law Nora, and ex-GI Frank McCloud.
Who directed Key Largo?
Key Largo was directed by John Huston.
Who stars in Key Largo?
The principal cast of Key Largo includes Humphrey Bogart, Edward G. Robinson, Lauren Bacall, Thomas Gomez, Lionel Barrymore.
When was Key Largo released and how long is it?
Key Largo was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Key Largo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Key Largo was composed by Max Steiner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Key Largo?
Key Largo holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).