Fear Is the Key
“In the right hands, fear is the deadliest weapon of all.”
Synopsis
A deep-sea salvage expert enacts an elaborate plan to infiltrate and take revenge on a criminal organization that dealt him a foul misdeed.
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Original TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-12-13
Top Cast
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Barry Newman
John Talbot
Suzy Kendall
Sarah Ruthven
John Vernon
Vyland
Dolph Sweet
Jablonsky
Ben Kingsley
Royale
Ray McAnally
Ruthven
Peter Marinker
Larry
Roland Brand
Deputy
Tony Anholt
FBI Agent
Elliott Sullivan
Judge Mollison
John Alderson
Tanner (uncredited)
James Berwick
(uncredited)
Hal Galili
Cibatti (uncredited)
Ernie Heldman
Bartender (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 14, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Tuchner
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Carrington
- Original Score
- Roy Budd
- Original Title
- Fear Is the Key
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Anglo-EMI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Tuchner
Robert Carrington, Alistair MacLean
Roy Budd
Alex Thomson
Ray Lovejoy
Jay Kanter, Elliott Kastner, Alan Ladd Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Tuchner
Director
Robert Carrington
Screenplay
Alex Thomson
Director of Photography
Jay Kanter
Producer
Syd Cain
Production Design
Ray Lovejoy
Editor
Maurice Carter
Production Design
Alan Ladd Jr.
Producer
Carey Loftin
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fear Is the Key
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fear Is the Key about?
A deep-sea salvage expert enacts an elaborate plan to infiltrate and take revenge on a criminal organization that dealt him a foul misdeed.
Who directed Fear Is the Key?
Fear Is the Key was directed by Michael Tuchner.
Who stars in Fear Is the Key?
The principal cast of Fear Is the Key includes Barry Newman, Suzy Kendall, John Vernon, Dolph Sweet, Ben Kingsley.
When was Fear Is the Key released and how long is it?
Fear Is the Key was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Fear Is the Key?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fear Is the Key was composed by Roy Budd.
Is Fear Is the Key based on a book or true story?
Fear Is the Key is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alistair MacLean".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fear Is the Key?
Fear Is the Key holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).