
The Key
Synopsis
"The Key" is a 1995 British short film written and directed by Stephen Lowenstein, with a cast including James Cosmo, Liam Cunningham, Emer McCourt, and Andrew Rashleigh. It was the filmmaker’s first short and later received a London release as a supporting film.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Release History & Theatrical Window
August 25, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Lowenstein
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Lowenstein
- Original Score
- Dario Marianelli
- Original Title
- The Key
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Budget
- $15
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Lowenstein
Stephen Lowenstein
Dario Marianelli
Ian Dodds
Natasha Ross
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Lowenstein
Director
Stephen Lowenstein
Writer
Natasha Ross
Producer
Dario Marianelli
Original Music Composer
Ian Dodds
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Key.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Key
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Key about?
"The Key" is a 1995 British short film written and directed by Stephen Lowenstein, with a cast including James Cosmo, Liam Cunningham, Emer McCourt, and Andrew Rashleigh. It was the filmmaker’s first short and later received a London release as a supporting film.
Who directed The Key?
The Key was directed by Stephen Lowenstein.
Who stars in The Key?
The principal cast of The Key includes Liam Cunningham, James Cosmo, Emer McCourt, Andy Rashleigh, Marlene Sidaway.
When was The Key released and how long is it?
The Key was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The Key?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Key was composed by Dario Marianelli.
